Efforts continue to trace missing Wareham man Steven Clarke
400 properties have been visited in house to house enquiries
Dorset Police say they've visited 400 properties in the search for a missing man from Wareham.
54 year old Steven Clarke was last seen in Bells Orchard lane on the morning of the 26th of January.
Dorset Search and Rescue (DORSAR) along with the coastguard and firefighters have all been trying to find him.
It's been two weeks since he's been seen and police say they're becoming very concerned for his welfare.
Description
Steven's described as:
- Five feet ten inches tall
- Slim build
- Brown, unkempt hair
- Often uses a gold-coloured walking stick
Chief Superintendent Richard Bell, of Dorset Police, said:
“We have deployed significant resources into searching large parts of Wareham and the surrounding area over recent days, with more than 400 properties visited during house-to-house enquiries and extensive CCTV enquiries conducted. However, at this time we still have not had any further confirmed sightings after Thursday 26 January 2023.
“Unfortunately, Mr Clarke has a number of health conditions that require regular medication that we believe he may not have access to. As it has now been nearly two weeks since he was last seen, we are very concerned for his welfare and fear that he may have come to harm.
“I would like to thank all those who have provided information in response to our appeals, and I would also like to thank all the partner agencies and voluntary agencies that have supported the tireless search efforts by officers. These have included Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue, HM Coastguard, Dorset Search and Rescue, Wiltshire and Hampshire Search and Rescue, Wessex Water Rescue and Wessex 4x4.
“I would also like to thank Steven’s family for the support they have given to our investigation."
During the investigation, CCTV footage of Steven has been shared from his last known movements:
Chief Superintendent Bell says they're still working hard on the search:
“While the public may see a reduction in the visible search activity over the coming days, I want to reassure them that our efforts to locate Steven are ongoing and we will continue to explore any lines of enquiries that emerge as well as use specialist search assets where appropriate.
“I would again urge members of the public with any information, no matter how small, that they feel may assist our investigation to please come forward.
“I would also like to repeat our appeal for any motorists who were in the Wareham area on Thursday 26 January 2023 to please review any dashcam footage for potential sightings of Steven.”
If you can help with any information, you're asked to contact Dorset Police on 101, or email missingpersonsupportteamcounty@dorset.police.uk quoting reference number 55230014390.