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Shoplifter wanted back behind bars as police launch appeal

News | Rhys Williams | Published: 13:40, Tuesday April 2nd, 2024.
Last updated: 13:40, Tuesday April 2nd, 2024

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Gwent Police is appealing to find Yarran Watkins
Gwent Police is appealing to find Yarran Watkins

A shoplifter is wanted back in prison after breaching the conditions of his release.

Yarran Watkins, 30, from Blackwood, was given an eight-week prison sentence on Monday January 22.

However, Gwent Police has now launched an appeal to find Watkins, who is said to have links to Cefn Fforest.

The force does not disclose what the licence conditions were, or what conditions have been broken.

Anyone with information on Watkins’ whereabouts can contact Gwent Police on 101, quoting log 2400093780, or through direct message us on social media.

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


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