North Yorkshire Police has released an image and launched an appeal to help find a wanted man who could be in Ripon or the Leeds area.

Anthony Ward, 42, was previously sentenced to jail for theft at York Magistrates Court.

He was released from prison in September, but has now been recalled by HM Prison & Probation Service for failing to attend appointments with his supervising officer.

He is also wanted by police on suspicion of further offences.

Anthony Ward, 42, who is believed to be in either Ripon or Leeds, is wanted on recall to prison and in connection with further suspected offences

placeholder image — Anthony Ward, 42, who is believed to be in either Ripon or Leeds, is wanted on recall to prison and in connection with further suspected offences

Ward has links to Ripon and Leeds.

If you see him, or have any information about his current whereabouts, you should call North Yorkshire Police on 101.

If the sighting is immediate, you should call 999.

Alternatively if you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or by visiting https://crimestoppers-uk.org/

You should quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12250172308 when providing any details regarding his whereabouts.