POLICE have issued a fresh appeal for information about missing Poole man Richard Gibbons, who was last seen at his Alderney home a fortnight ago.

Officers think the grandfather may have been in the Wareham area last Thursday after a man fitting his description was spotted getting on the Dorchester Community bus, number 104, outside Barclays Bank on North Street.

Richard, aged 54, has connections to the Swanage area and his family think he’s been upset recently and are worried he may come to harm.

They said: “We love you dearly but understand that you may not wish to return home or wish us to know your whereabouts, but please make contact with someone to say that you are safe and well.”

Dorset Police Sergeant Steve Lyne said Richard had left his home by 7am on April 18 and it is not known where he went.

He added: “Richard’s family are extremely worried about him and have said that it is crucifying them not knowing Richard is okay.

“I would urge Richard to contact us – we simply want to make sure that you have not come to any harm.”

Richard is white, five feet seven inches, slight build, with mid-brown shoulder length hair.

It is believed he is wearing a dark grey Superdry jacket with yellow logo on the shoulder, black or blue jeans and black plimsolls.

Anyone with information or knowledge as to Richard’s whereabouts should call Dorset Police on 101 quoting incident number 18:51.