Police have issued a warning to the public not to approach a man, who is known to have links in Essex towns and with the Traveller community, if they see him.

Alfred Adams did not return after a period of temporary release from HMP Sudbury open prison on Tuesday (13 December).

The 44-year-old is serving a 12-year sentence for burglary, theft, and intent to steal in relation to a series of attacks on cash machines and was convicted at Leicestershire Crown Court in 2018.

Adams is described as around 5ft 7in tall, of medium build with brown hair and blue eyes. He has a scar on his cheek and tattoos on his arms.

Members of the public are asked not to approach Adams and instead contact Derbyshire police with reference quoting reference 7 of 14 December.

The force can be contacted via Facebook – send a private message; Twitter – direct message to the contact centre via @DerPolContact, Derbyshire Police's Website where there are several crime reporting tools or use the online contact form. Alternatively call 101.

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111 or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.