POLICE are calling for the public's help after a Bournemouth women went missing yesterday.

Marian Hesketh, who is 46, was last seen at her home in Stirling Road at around 9am.

She left the address sometime between 9am and 1.30pm, and was reported missing in the evening at 9.39pm.

Marian is white, five feet 11 inches tall and of slim build. She has blonde hair which is now in a bob. When she was last seen, she was wearing a brown fleece, blue jeans and light brown trainers.

She has not taken any personal belongings with her, such as money or her house keys.

Chief Inspector John Foster, of Dorset Police, said: “Marian has been unwell for some time. That she has gone missing is completely out of character and we are concerned that she may come to harm.

“Her family are very worried and want her back home.

“I would urge anyone who might know where Marian may be or has seen her since yesterday morning to please call Dorset Police urgently.

“If Marian sees this message, please contact us as we and your family want to make sure you are safe and well.”

Anyone with any information or knowledge as to Marian’s whereabouts should call Dorset Police on 101, quoting incident number 24:461.