CCTV image has been released of a man who appears to be Neil Allen.

The 41-year-old has been missing since February 13 and an extensive search on land, air and sea has been carried out.

The latest apparent sighting of Neil was at 8.18pm on Monday, February 26 at the One Stop in Dales Drive, near the junction with Canford Bottom.

Previous enquiries indicated that he had visited an address in Barnes Crescent prior to going to the Spar store in Gordon Road at around 8.50pm on Tuesday, February 13, which was captured on CCTV.

He was then seen in Leigh Road, near to Brook Road roughly between 9.30pm and 10pm.

Neil, from Wimborne, is described as five feet 10 inches tall and with long brown hair and a full beard.

Chief inspector David Parr, of Dorset Police, said: “Our enquiries lead us to believe that Neil is likely staying in the Wimborne local area.”

“Neil was last seen wearing a blue and green Peter Storm hooded raincoat, dark bottoms and boots.”

“Neil has been missing since the February 13 2024 and his family, friends and the local community are very worried for him. I am therefore also repeating my appeal to Neil – if you see this to please make contact with your friends or family to reassure everyone that you are safe and well.”

Neil's mum said on Monday: “Neil, PLEASE get in touch with me or one of your friends to let us know you are OK.

“So many people care about you and are out searching for you. We all love you and want you back safe and well. PLEASE come home. I love you, Mum.”

Anyone with information or knowledge as to Neil’s whereabouts is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorsetpolice.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240023981.