Officers are appealing for information from the public as they search for a wanted man.
Michael Robert Southwood, aged 60, is wanted in connection with an investigation into alleged non recent sex offences after failing to return on bail.
He is described as a white male, of a slim build and around 5 foot 10 inches tall with very short grey hair, which is balding on top, and a stubbly grey beard.
Michael Southwood has links to Portland, Dorchester, and Poole as well as Bath in Somerset.
Detective Constable Kieran Gallagher, of Dorset Police said: “We are conducting various enquiries to try and locate Michael Southwood and would urge anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to please contact us.”
“If you see him, we ask you not to approach him, but instead dial 999 immediately.”
If you see Michael Southwood, you should dial 999 immediately. Anyone else with any other information about his whereabouts should call 101, quoting occurrence number 55250144722. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.”
