POLICE are searching for a missing Bournemouth man who has been “very upset” recently.

A concern for the welfare of Marco Bianchi, 56, was reported to police at 6.29pm on Tuesday, March 7.

It was reported he had not been in contact with family since Sunday, March 5.

It is believed he may be in his vehicle, a black Land Rover Freelander 2 with the registration RK61 TUO and he may have travelled to the Purbeck area.

Marco is described as six feet tall and of slim build with dark, balding hair.

Inspector Craig Tiernan, of Dorset Police, said: “We understand Marco has been very upset recently and we are keen to find him as soon as possible to make sure he is all right.

“I would like to hear from anyone who knows where Marco might be or who comes across the vehicle detailed above.

“From our enquiries we believed Marco may have travelled to the Purbeck area.

“I would also like to urge Marco if you see this to please make contact with us or your family and let us know where you are. We just want to check that you are OK.”

Anyone with information or knowledge as to Marco's whereabouts can contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact or by calling 101, quoting incident number 7:458.