Public appeal to find missing man in Bournemouth
Officers are appealing for help from the public to find a missing Bournemouth man.
Dorset Police received a report at around 8.50am on Saturday 16 November 2024 raising concern for the welfare of 55-year-old Richard Bentley. He was last in contact with a friend on Monday 11 November 2024 and has not been seen or heard from since.
Richard is described as five feet nine inches tall and of very slim build with grey brown hair and is normally wearing baggy clothes.
Detective Chief Inspector Helen Deakin, of Dorset Police, said: “Richard has not been seen for a number of days now, which is out of character for him and we are growing concerned for his welfare.
“I would ask anyone who has seen Richard, or a man matching the description given, to please come forward.
“Richard – if you see this appeal, please get in contact with us as we just want to make sure you are safe and well.”
Anyone with information or knowledge as to Richard’s whereabouts is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240176625.
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