POLICE are renewing an appeal for the public’s help in locating a missing man thought to have been seen in Swindon.

Robert Makgill, 45, from Bruton in Somerset, was reported missing to Avon and Somerset Constabulary on July 15 but has not been seen since July 8.

Since the initial police appeal there have been several reported sightings of Mr Makgill in the Wiltshire area, specifically that he might have been in Swindon town centre area last Friday.

Mr Makgill, who works as a DJ and is known by friends and music fans as 'Dazzler’, told his family he was going to London on July 8, but has not been seen or heard of since.

His family said: "We are desperate to hear Robert is safe and well and for him to make contact with us.

"We all love him dearly and are worried about him."

PC Jason Simms, of the Avon and Somerset force, said: “We’re growing increasingly concerned for Robert’s whereabouts.

“Since he was reported missing we have explored some 350 enquiries but, sadly, we have not yet managed to find him.

“I would appeal directly to Robert to make contact – your family are extremely worried and just want to know you are safe.

"We have had several reported sightings of Robert in the Swindon area and we are working closely with Wiltshire Police to follow these up.

“I would appeal to anyone who may have seen or heard from Robert in the last few weeks to come forward immediately."

"Any information, regardless of how small or insignificant it might be, could prove crucial to us finding Robert.”

Mr Makgill has connections in Wiltshire and London as well as Somerset.

He is described as having a closely shaved head, some facial hair and is 6ft 2ins tall and of slight/skinny build. A photograph of Robert is attached.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police immediately on 101 and quote reference number MP3184/15.