Police are appealing for the public’s help in finding a missing teen from Dorchester. 

Luke Cousins, aged 17, was last seen at around 6.30pm this evening  in St Georges Road.

Luke is described as 5ft 11 ins tall and of slim build with blond hair and glasses.

He is believed to be wearing grey jogging bottoms, a black jacket and carrying a khaki Nike green rucksack.

Inspector Steve Hughes, of Dorset Police, said: “We understand that Luke has been upset recently and we are concerned for his welfare.

“Officers are carrying out searches of the area and we would ask anyone who may have seen Luke or a teenager matching the description given to please get in touch.
 

“Luke – if you see this appeal, please contact us or your family as we all want to make sure you are safe and well.”

Anyone with information or knowledge as to Luke's whereabouts is asked to contact Dorset Police at dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting number 10:485.