POLICE concerned for a missing man last seen in St Leonards are appealing for information to help find him.

Dorset Police received a report at 7.44am on Monday, June 24 raising a concern for the welfare of Rom Diaz Bezerra De Cammaso.

The 45-year-old was last seen in the area of St Leonards at around 5am.

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Rom is described as having short black curly hair with a beards and may be wearing a grey jumper with black jogging bottoms.

It is also believed he may be in his vehicle, a white BMW X6 with the registration K50 ROM.

Inspector Gareth Bishop, of Dorset Police, said: “We do have concerns for Rom’s welfare and we are looking to locate him as soon as possible so that we can make sure he is all right.

“I would urge anyone with information regarding Rom’s whereabouts to please contact us. I would also ask that members of the public report any sightings of the vehicle detailed above to police immediately.

“Finally, I would like to make a direct plea to Rom if you see this appeal to please make contact with us or your loved ones and let us know where you are. We all just want to check that you are OK.”

Anyone with information or knowledge as to Rom's whereabouts is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting incident number 24:83.