POLICE in Weymouth are trying to trace a 'vulnerable' Weymouth man who has gone missing.

Nicholas Stephen Crocker, 55, was last seen yesterday morning (Wednesday).

Police say Mr Crocker is a licensed firearms holder and it is believed he has a pistol with him.

Superintendent Mike Rogers said Mr Crocker should not be approached, although there is no suggestion of any risk to members of the public.

Mr Crocker is described as white, between 5ft 7ins and 5ft 8ins and of a stocky build. He has receding white or grey hair, white stubble, a tattoo of antlers on the back of one hand and on one forearm.

When he was last seen, he was wearing green camouflage trousers and T-shirt, a navy blue fleece and black boots.

Information to Dorset Police on 101.