COPS have launched an urgent manhunt for an escaped prisoner as they warned the public not to approach him.
Gary Rootham absconded from HMP Leyhill in South Gloucestershire.
He is serving sentences for matters including driving, robbery and burglary offences.
The 42-year-old was last seen at about 4.50pm yesterday by prison staff.
He was wearing a dark Nike polo shirt, dark jogging bottoms and black trainers with white soles as seen in CCTV footage.
Rootham is about 5ft 11ins, has short dark brown hair and is usually clean shaven.
He has links to Reading and Cornwall.
A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said: “If you see Rootham, please don’t approach, call 999 quoting 5224188647, or call 101 with other information.”
