Appeal to find wanted man who failed to return to HMP Prescoed

Police are searching for a wanted man who failed to return to a prison in Monmouthshire.

David Brown failed to return to HMP Prescoed on Thursday.

He was convicted of drug supplying offences at Swansea Crown Court on Wednesday 18 December 2019.

The 36-year-old is described as white with blue eyes and brown hair. He is 5’ 9” tall, of slight build and has tribal tattoo on his left arm.

Brown was last seen wearing a grey sweatshirt. He was carrying reusable shopping bag also.

He has links to the Shrewsbury and Welshpool areas.

He is not a registered sex offender and is not considered to be a risk to the public.

Members of the public are advised not to approach Brown if they see him but to call police instead on 101 quoting reference number 2100221896.

Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit www.crimestoppers-uk.org.