Officers are appealing for information from the public to assist their searches for a Dorset missing man.

Timothy Scammell, aged 41, was reported missing having last been seen in the Colehill area at around 3.40pm on Wednesday June 5, 2024.

Timothy is described as five feet ten inches tall, of slim build with short, cropped hair and a short, stubbly beard.

He is wearing a peach-coloured T-shirt, shorts and navy trainers, and he has a faded dragon tattoo on his right arm above the elbow. Due to a recent injury, he is also likely to be holding his right arm across his body with his left arm.

It is believed that Timothy may be travelling on foot in the areas of Ferndown Forest and Cannon Hill.

Inspector Gareth Bishop, of Dorset Police, said: “We are concerned for Timothy’s welfare and we are very keen to locate him to ensure he is safe and well.

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

“If Timothy sees this appeal, I would urge him to call us. We are all worried about you and just want to ensure you are OK.”

Anyone with information or knowledge as to Timothy’s whereabouts is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting incident number 05:258.