This article has been updated and John has since been found.

POLICE have issued an appeal to the public for help in their search for a missing Andover man.

John Kapoor was last seen at his home address in Strapp Road, Andover, at 6am this morning (Monday).

The 44-year-old has moderate dementia and police and his family are growing concerned for his welfare. He is also without a phone or a car.

Officers have asked people to keep an eye out for John if they find themselves out and about buying essential items or exercising.

John was last seen wearing a black coat, blue jeans and blue trainers.

It is believed he will have a large blue and white Home Bargains shopping bag with him.

Anyone who has seen him is urged to call 101, quoting reference number 283 of today’s date.