POLICE are renewing an appeal to help find a missing Bournemouth man almost a year since he disappeared.

Jurij Sliachtecov, a 21-year-old Lithuanian of St Peter’s Road, was reported missing just before 5pm on Sunday, May 1, 2011.

He was last seen by friends on Friday, April 29, 2011 after spending the previous evening with them in Bournemouth town centre.

It was initially thought he had returned to his native Lithuania, as he had left his bank cards and clothes, but taken his passport.

However, contact with his family established that this was not the case, and Lithuanian authorities have since confirmed he has not entered the country.

Detective Inspector Jim Beashel, of Bournemouth CID, said: “A thorough police investigation has taken place over the past 12 months and we have been able to establish Jurij withdrew money from a cash machine on Old Christchurch Road on Saturday, April 30, 2011.

“It was likely Jurij was staying with someone during this time, but we have had no further sightings or leads since. I am appealing to the local community for any information or knowledge as to where Jurij could be or his whereabouts after going missing.”

Jurij is white, of eastern European appearance, 5ft 6ins tall, of slim build, has short brown hair and is clean shaven. He normally wears jeans and a T-shirt.

Anyone with any information should call Dorset Police on 101, quoting message number 01:382.