POLICE are searching for a missing Bournemouth man who left the area unexpectedly on Friday morning and has not been seen since.

Alexander Russell, aged 40, was last seen at around 11.30am on Friday, September 16, in Southbourne Grove Road when he left the area unexpectedly.

He is described as white, five feet nine inches tall, bald and of slim build. He was last seen wearing a turquoise T-shirt, blue shorts, a royal blue cap and black and white trainers.

Officers carrying out enquiries to locate Alexander are appealing for help and information from the public to find him.

Inspector Darren Moores, of Bournemouth Police, said: “Alexander has not been seen or heard from since he was last seen and we need to find him to ensure he is OK.

“I would ask anyone who has seen Alexander, or a man matching the description given, to please get in touch.”

Anyone with information or knowledge as to Alexander's whereabouts is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact or by calling 101, quoting incident number 16:633.