FEARS are growing for the welfare of a vulnerable pensioner who has gone missing.

Andrew Crawford, 73, was last seen at 6.55pm last night at his home in Victory Court, Beachamp Avenue, Gosport.

However there has been a sighting of Mr Crawford at 10.48am this morning at Gosport Bus Station. It is not known whether he got on a bus or has travelled outside the area.

Officers are particularly concerned as Mr Crawford does not know the area very well and has only been living in Gosport for a short amount of time.

He is described as 5ft 10, of a frail build with thinning grey hair and beard. He was wearing glasses, a brown or grey Helly Hanson jacket with a hood; blue jeans and brown shoes.

Anyone who sees Mr Crawford or knows of their whereabouts should call Hampshire Police on 101.