On Tuesday 1 November 2005 Dorset Police were called to a derelict house in the Westbourne area of Bournemouth where workmen clearing the site for redevelopment uncovered the skeletal remains of an adult male in deep undergrowth. A full set of teeth were present and they appeared to have had extensive dental work.

Enquiries to formally identify the remains are on-going and Detective Sergeant Dave James of the Dorset Police Major Crime Investigation Team is very keen to track down the dental records of a John Neville Portlock (born 30th August 1954). Mr Portlock was brought up in the Hammersmith area of London and is also known to have resided in the following areas: High Wycombe, Weymouth, Swanage and Bournemouth. The last known sighting of Mr Portlock was in late 2001.

DS James would ask that surgeries check their patient database for Mr Portlock and in the event of a positive result contact him on 01202 222291. The requisite data protection form will then be forwarded for the release of the records.

Detective Sergeant 764 Dave James, Dorset Police, Major Crime Investigation Team, Bournemouth Police Divisional Headquarters, Madeira Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1QQ.