A CONVICTED burglar is being hunted by Gwent Police after he failed to return to HMP Prescoed on Saturday, August 9, 2008.

Mark Anthony Glover, 31, was convicted of burglary and fraud, police has stressed he is not sex offended but say there may be a potential risk due to the fact that the individual is no longer in the custody of the prison service.

Glover is described as 5ft 10ins tall of a medium build with short brown hair, he was last seen wearing a pink t-shirt with blue jeans and white trainers.

Members of the public are advised not to approach him if they see him but to instead contact Gwent Police on 01633 838111 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 with any information concerning his whereabouts.