UPDATE: MISSING Poole man Laurence Scott has been found.

The 77-year-old was reported missing having last been seen at 11.10am on Monday, April 3.

“Following searches by officers, he has now been found safe and well,” said a Dorset Police spokesperson.

“We would like to thank everyone who shared our appeal.”

POLICE are appealing for help to trace a missing 77-year-old man from Poole.

Laurence Scott was last seen in Princess Road, Poole, at around 11.10am on Monday (April 4).

He is described as 6ft 3in tall and of medium build with short grey hair.

He normally wears a green sweatshirt and black tracksuit bottoms and walks with a walking stick.

Inspector Tracy Santoni, of Dorset Police, said: “Laurence is a vulnerable man who can be easily confused and we are keen to find him to ensure he is safe and well.

“I am appealing to anyone who has seen Laurence, or a man matching the description given, since the morning of Monday April 3, to please get in touch.”

Anyone with information or knowledge as to Laurence’s whereabouts should contact Dorset Police via www.dorset.police.uk/contact or on 101, quoting incident number 4:279.