A SEARCH has been launched for a missing man who is believed to be in Bournemouth.

Concerns were raised over the welfare of 29-year-old Oliver Roberts at about 2.15pm on Saturday, January 27.

Oliver was believed to be in the Bournemouth gardens area and had last been seen on Saturday morning in Boscombe.

He also has links to the Alderholt area of east Dorset.

Oliver is described as being of medium build with brown hair and a long brown beard.

Inspector Steve Hughes, of Dorset Police, said: “We are concerned for Oliver’s welfare, and we are very keen to locate him as soon as possible so we can make sure he is all right.

“I would urge anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to please contact us immediately.

“I would also like to make ask Oliver if you see this appeal to please make contact with us or your family and let us know where you are. We just need to check that you are OK.”

Anyone who sees Oliver or knows where he is can contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting incident number 27:253.