Police are searching for a convicted robber who failed to return to prison after being released on temporary licence.

Dean Page, 34, was released from Hollesley Bay Prison on Friday, January 10 to stay at an address in Leigh-on-Sea.

Page was due to arrive back at the prison on Tuesday, January 14 but failed to return

He is serving eight years and six months in prison for robbery and possession of a blade.

He is described as white, 5ft 11in tall and of a medium build with brown hair. Police say he was last seen wearing Nike sportswear and footwear.

Page has links to the Rayleigh and Leigh-on-Sea areas of Essex.

Anyone who believes they have seen him, or who has any information regarding his whereabouts, is asked to contact Suffolk police immediately on 101.

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555111.