Wanted man believed to be in Hastings or Eastbourne

Kesley Searle, 26, is wanted by police in East Sussex, for recall to prison having broken the terms of his release licence, and a reward of £500 has now been offered for information leading to his arrest.

Police said he had been released from prison on licence in November, part way through a sentence for robbery, but the probation service now require his arrest and return to prison as he has broken the terms of that licence.

Searle is described as white, 5ft 6ins tall, of medium build, with blond hair and blue eyes.

Police said he is originally from Hastings, is likely to frequent both the Hastings and Eastbourne areas and may well be moving between both areas in different vehicles.

An appeal for information about him was issued in December but he he is still wanted and the £500 reward has now been issued.

Detective Inspector Daniel Dugan, of Hastings CID, said: “If you see Searle, do not approach him, just dial 999. If you have any information which could help us find him, contact us online or ring 101 quoting Sussex serial 508 of 22/11.”

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