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Update: Gwent Police confirmed on June 2 that Barclay has since been arrested following the appeal

A thief who was released from prison is now wanted back behind bars, sparking a Gwent Police appeal to find him.

Shaun Barclay, 39, from Caerphilly, breached the conditions of his release, according to Gwent Police.

He is said to also have links to Aberdare and Trelewis.

Anyone with information on Barclay’s whereabouts can contact police on 101, quoting log reference 2600135692. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.