POLICE have issued an urgent appeal over the whereabouts of a missing man from Bournemouth. 

Dorset Police received a report at 9.57pm on Sunday raising concern for the welfare of 23-year-old Aran Willett.

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He was last seen in Castlemain Avenue at around 6pm and was last in contact with a friend via message at around 6.30pm and seemed very upset.

It is believed he is travelling in a silver Audi A3 with the registration number NJ61 LVO.

Aran is described as just under six feet tall and of slim build. He was last seen wearing dark grey Nike Air Max trainers, grey Champion tracksuit bottoms, a grey Champion hooded top and a black Tommy Hilfiger Puffa-style jacket.

Chief Inspector Andy Bell, of Dorset Police, said: “Searches are underway to locate Aran and I would urge anyone who has seen him, his vehicle, or a man matching the description given, to please get in touch.

“I would also like to make a direct plea to Aran, if you see this appeal please get in touch with us or your family and friends as we all want to make sure you are OK.”

Anyone with information or knowledge as to Aran’s whereabouts is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting incident number 6:536.