MORE photos have been released of a 72-year-old man who has gone missing in the New Forest

Charles Robert Pugh, who likes to be called Rob, went missing yesterday at around 12.30pm after setting off for a bike ride with his wife. 

The couple is holidaying in the New Forest but got separated near Beechen Lane, Lyndhurst.  Bournemouth Echo: The bike Charles Pugh is thought to be riding. Photo from: Hampshire Constabulary. The bike Charles Pugh is thought to be riding. Photo from: Hampshire Constabulary. (Image: Hampshire Constabulary.)

Now, police have released more images to try and help track Charles down as they say they are "concerned for his welfare". 

Mr Pugh may appear confused and is described as white, 5ft 9ins tall, of slim to medium build, bald but with some short grey hair round the back and sides, wearing a black cycling top, black waterproof trousers, blue trainers with florescent orange and yellow soles and green florescent gloves.

He is also wearing glasses and riding a grey/silver mountain bike.

Bournemouth Echo: Charles Robert Pugh. Photo from: Hampshire Constabulary. Charles Robert Pugh. Photo from: Hampshire Constabulary. (Image: Hampshire Constabulary.)

Anyone who has any information about his whereabouts should contact police immediately on 101 quoting 44220403397.

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