SUFFOLK Police have today launched an appeal for information about a man who failed to turn up to a court appearance.

Thomas Gilheaney failed to appear in court in Ipswich in October.

Gilheaney, aged 20, is due to stand trial for 15 burglary offences committed over a six-month period across Suffolk, Norfolk, Staffordshire, Leicestershire and Bedfordshire in 2008 and 2009.

He is described as white, approximately 5ft 7ins, of slim build and has brown hair.

Gilheaney has connections with the Cambridgeshire area where his family lives. His last known address was Cobholm Place, Cambridge.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Thomas Gilheaney is urged to contact Suffolk Police on 01473 613500 or their nearest police station.