A student from the University of Surrey has been reported missing after visiting a friend in the early hours in Esher.

Viktor Ivanelo, 21, had left the address on Sunday, February 26, at about 2am but has not been seen since.

Officers are now becoming increasingly concerned for his safety after a number of his belongings were found along a horse track in Chessington at about 11.40am on Sunday.

Mr Ivanelo lives in student housing in Guildford but his permanent address is in south west London.

He has not been seen at either address since he went missing.

He was last seen wearing a grey formal jacket, blue jeans and smart shoes. He was carrying a black over-the-shoulder bag which may have had a laptop inside.

The 21-year-old Russian student was not wearing his glasses when he left his friend's address in Esher.

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The 21-year-old student has not been seen 2am on Sunday 

Detective inspector Jim Strugnell said: “Viktor has not made contact with anyone since leaving the address in Esher on Sunday and we are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare.

“We would like him to make contact with us as soon as possible so that we can confirm that he is safe and well.

“We are also appealing to anyone with any information as to his whereabouts to come forward as a matter of urgency.

“We are carrying out a number of enquiries, including searches of the area where his belongings were found, but any other information or sightings would help us enormously.”

If you have any information on Mr Ivanelo's whereabouts, please contact Surrey Police on 101, quoting reference number 45170020251.