POLICE urge the public to call 999 immediately if they spot a wanted man with links to Bournemouth.

Tony Ware, 32, of no fixed abode, is wanted on a prison recall for failing to comply with the terms of his licence following his release from jail.

He is also wanted in connection with a number of shoplifting incidents in the Bournemouth area.

He is described as white, six feet one inch tall, of medium build, and with brown receding hair.

Ware has links to the Winton area of Bournemouth.

Officers are appealing for information from the public as they carry out enquiries to locate Ware.

Detective sergeant Richard Barnett of Dorset Police said: “We have been carrying out a number of enquiries to locate Tony Ware, but these have so far proved unsuccessful, and I would urge anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to please contact us.

“While there is no information to suggest Ware presents a risk to the general public, we would urge anyone who sees him not to approach him but to instead dial 999 immediately.”

If you see Tony Ware you should call 999 immediately.

Anyone with other information should call 101, quoting occurrence 55240112396 or Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555 111.