DORSET Police has issued an appeal to the public following searches for a missing man.

Nicholas Grover, 76 from East Dorset was last seen at around 11am on November 21 in Milbourne Road, Ferndown.

He is described as six feet tall, of slim build with short grey hair and clean shaven.

He was last seen wearing a blue cap, a short green coat, black trousers and brown boots.

Inspector Steve Hughes, of Dorset Police, said: “It is out of character for Nicholas to be gone so long so we are keen to locate him as soon as possible.

“I would urge anyone with information regarding Nicholas’ whereabouts, or who has seen a man matching his description, to please contact us.

“I would also like to make a direct plea to Nicholas that if he sees this appeal to please get in touch with us or your family. We just want to make sure you are safe and well.”

Anyone with information or knowledge as to Nicholas’ whereabouts is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting incident number 21:397.