AN 83-YEAR-OLD man who is missing from his Lancashire home may have travelled to Dorset, say police.

Fears are mounting for the safety of Lewis Thomas Peeke, of Bridge Close, Lostock Hall, near Preston, who was last seen at 9am on Tuesday.

Lancashire Police believe the elderly man may have used public transport to visit Dorset where he lived for most of his life.

Mr Peeke is described as white, 5ft 6in and with dark grey hair.

He has a strong Dorset accent, wears glasses and was last seen wearing a three-quarter length light brown raincoat.

Anyone with information should phone police on 0845 125 3545 or the National Missing Persons Helpline on 0500 700 700.