Renewed appeal in search for missing Shaftesbury man
Officers are renewing their appeal for information from the public as searches continue for a missing Shaftesbury man.
Robert, aged 49, was reported missing having last been seen at an address in the town on the morning of Sunday 11 October 2026.
From enquiries by officers, it is believed he travelled to Southampton on the afternoon of Sunday 11 October and subsequently journeyed via train to London early on the morning of Tuesday 13 October 2026.
Robert is described as tall with short brown hair and clean shaven. He usually wears a T-shirt, jeans and trainers. Robert regularly wears hooded tops but may also have a black Puffa-style jacket with him.
Police Constable Poppy Norman, of Dorset Police, said: “We remain concerned for Robert’s welfare and are continuing our efforts to locate him.
“We are now in a position to release a CCTV image of Robert from Monday 12 October 2026 in Southampton. Although the image is not the best quality it does show his clothing and general appearance.
“As Robert’s behaviour may become unpredictable, anyone who sees him is asked to contact us urgently.”
Anyone with information or knowledge as to Robert’s whereabouts is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260159735.
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