Ferndown | Posted on June 29th, 2026 | return to news

Man missing in Ferndown, police appeal for help

78-year-old Graham went missing between 11pm on Thursday 25 June and 6am on Friday 26 June 2026. The police search remains ongoing.

Dorset Police have issued an appeal for help in finding a missing 78-year-old man.

Graham went missing from the area of West Moors Road between 11pm on Thursday 25 June and 6am on Friday 26 June 2026.

He is described as five feet six inches tall with short black and grey hair, with a distinctive surgery scar on his cheek. He is believed to be wearing a cream-coloured Panama-style hat, shorts and black Mountain Warehouse trainers with a reflective strip.

Police have issued a photo and CCTV image of Graham in their bid to find him.

Chief Inspector Darren Moores, of Dorset Police, said: “Our searches have been ongoing since Graham was reported missing and we are being assisted by Dorset Search and Rescue.

“As part of our enquiries, we have a further sighting of Graham at around 1.30am on Friday 26 June 2026 in the car park at Sainsbury’s in Ringwood Road. This image shows the hat and clothes Graham was wearing when he went missing.

“We remain very concerned for Graham’s welfare as he can become easily confused and we would urge anyone who thinks they have seen him to please get in touch.

“We would also appeal to residents in the area to check their gardens and outbuildings in case Graham has sought shelter nearby.”

To report information or knowledge concerning Graham’s whereabouts, please contact Dorset Police online or by calling 999, quoting incident number 26:167.