OFFICERS ARE renewing their appeal to find a missing man from Poole.

Richard Smith, 57 was last seen on February 29 in Julyan Avenue, Wallisdown.

He is described as five feet 11 inches tall with very short hair and glasses.

Richard was last seen wearing blue jeans and a dark blue or navy-coloured shirt jacket with brown trainer-type shoes.

Chief Inspector Matt Buller, of Dorset Police, said: “We remain very concerned for Richard’s welfare and need to find him to ensure he is safe and well.

“We now know that Richard was last seen on Thursday 29 February 2024. However, we do not know his movements since that date and would ask anyone with information about his whereabouts to please come forward.

“As part of our appeal, I am issuing a CCTV image of Richard from Monday 26 February 2024 that shows a recent picture of what he looked like in the days before he went missing. I am hoping this may help jog someone’s memory if they think they may have seen Richard locally.

“If you live in the surrounding areas of Wallisdown, I would like to renew my appeal for anyone with home CCTV or doorbell cameras to review their footage for any possible sightings that may inform us of where Richard may have gone.

“Finally, if you are able to read this Richard – please let us or your loved ones know where you are. We all want to make sure you are OK.”

Anyone with information or knowledge as to Richard’s whereabouts is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240033688.