POLICE are searching for a missing 13-year-old boy from Bournemouth after he was last seen at an address in the Winton area. 

Officers are appealing for information from the public to help find missing Cartel Bushnell who was last seen at around 7am on Monday, September 13. 

He is described as around five feet six inches tall and of slender build with dark brown hair that is shaved above the ears and longer on top.

Inspector Tracy Santoni, of Bournemouth police, said: “Cartel has not been seen for several days now and we are increasingly concerned for his welfare.

“I would appeal for anyone with information as to his whereabouts, or who has seen a teenage boy matching the description given, to please come forward.

“Cartel is known to frequently visit Bournemouth town centre and also has links to Wiltshire.

“I would like to make a direct plea to Cartel if you see this appeal to please contact us and let us know where you are we just want to make sure you are safe and well.”

Anyone with information or knowledge as to Cartel’s whereabouts is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55210148449.