Residents are being asked to be on alert after a convicted prisoner with links to Mid Wales absconded from prison.

Officers are looking to trace 30-year-old Rhys Allen, who was reported missing from HMP Sudbury in Derbyshire, after leaving the prison at around 4.15am on Sunday, October 20.

It is believed that Allen, who was sentenced in 2017 for aggravated burglary and possession of a firearm, has connections to the Dyfed-Powys area.

He is described as being white, of slim build, around 5ft 10ins tall, and has brown eyes.

Dyfed-Powys Police shared an appeal for information about Allen’s whereabouts and have asked anyone who may be able to help to contact Derbyshire Constabulary.

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A spokesperson for Derbyshire Constabulary said: “We are seeking the public’s help to locate a prisoner who has absconded from HMP Sudbury.

“Rhys Allen left the open prison on Sunday 20 October at around 4.15am.

“The 30-year-old was serving an eight-year sentence for aggravated burglary and possession of a firearm after being sentenced in 2017.

“Allen is white, around 5ft 10ins tall, of slim build, with brown eyes.

“He has links to the Merseyside, Cheshire, Dyfed-Powys, North Wales, Thames Valley, West Midlands, South Yorkshire, Leicestershire, and Northamptonshire areas.

“If you know where Allen is please contact Derbyshire police with reference 184-201024.”


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You can contact Derbyshire Constabulary via their website: https://orlo.uk/hnicg, by sending  a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page, via Twitter by direct message through their contact centre via @DerPolContact or by ringing 101.

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website: https://orlo.uk/IFAwk