A SEARCH for a man last seen four days ago has been launched. 

Stephen Wells was last seen in the Branksome area at about 4pm on Sunday, September 29 and has not made contact with his family since. 

The 42-year-old is described as five feet ten inches tall and of medium build with short dark brown hair and stubble. 

He has tattoos of dots on his knuckles and was last seen wearing black jogging bottoms, a black Puffa-style jacket and trainers. 

Inspector David Parr, of Dorset Police, said: “Stephen has not been seen for four days now and has made no contact with his family in that time. 

“We are concerned for his welfare, and I would ask anyone with information as to his whereabouts to please contact us. 

“We believe he may be in the Westbourne or Bournemouth town centre areas. 

“I would also ask Stephen if you see this appeal to please make contact with us or your loved ones and let us know where you are. We all just want to make sure that you are all right.” 

Anyone with information or knowledge as to Stephen's whereabouts is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240150643.