A MAN was reported missing in the early hours of this morning after failing to return home from a visit to hospital.
Tim Marshall, 49, was last seen at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital at 9pm last night.
He was expected to go to his home in Highland Avenue, Christchurch, but failed to do so.
Searches around the hospital and his home are being carried out by police.
Tim is described as white, five feet seven inches tall and of medium build with short brown hair. He was wearing a green jacket, green T-shirt and blue jeans.
Chief Inspector Stuart Pitman, of Dorset Police, said: “We are becoming concerned for Tim’s welfare and are carrying out searches in the area of the hospital and his address in Christchurch.
“I would urge anyone with information as to Tim’s whereabouts, or who sees a man matching the description given, to please contact us immediately.
“I would also like to appeal directly to Tim if you see this and ask that you please contact us and let us know where you are as we just want to ensure that you are safe and well.”
Information to Dorset Police on 101, quoting incident number 28:1.
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