Appeal for help to find prisoner who has absconded from HMP Sudbury

We are appealing for help to find a convict who has absconded from HMP Sudbury.

Anthony Tasker absconded from the open prison at just after 8pm on Saturday 17 June.

The 38-year-old was serving a sentence of four years and six months after being convicted at Warwick Crown Court of affray and possession of a bladed article.

He is described as being 5ft 5ins tall and of a medium build with short brown hair and blue eyes.

Tasker has links to Warwickshire and the West Midlands.

He was last seen wearing a dark t-shirt, dark trousers and a navy baseball cap.

Members of the public are asked not to approach him and to instead contact us quoting reference number 1379 of 17 June, using any of the below methods:

• Website – We have crime reporting tools on our website: use our online contact form
• Facebook – send us private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page
• Twitter – direct message our contact centre via @DerPolContact
• Phone – call us on 101

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.