Durham Police has launched a UK-wide manhunt for a wanted criminal who has been spotted in Birmingham and Cornwall in recent weeks.
The police force has issued previous localised appeals for Dale Avery, 50, who is wanted on prison recall after breaching the terms of his licence and is evading arrest.
But they have now reissued the appeal in a UK-wide capacity, and have appealed for help from people across the UK in case they spot Avery.
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Avery has travelled from his home in Gateshead and is reported to have been seen in Birmingham on November 3 and Newquay, in Cornwall on November 6.
Officers believe he may be using the rail network to travel.
If you have seen him or know where he is, please call 999.
Alternatively, you can report via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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