Gwent Police is appealing for information to locate an absconder.

16 year old Thomas Gardner was a resident of Hillside Secure Unit, Neath. He fled from his social services carer whilst in the Abergavenny area yesterday, Thursday 30th October.

He was last seen at 12.50pm on Oak Lane, Llanellen, Abergavenny.

He is described as white, 5 feet 6 inches tall, of slim build with red hair. At the time of disappearance he was wearing a black t-shirt over a grey vest, navy Umbro jogging bottoms over white jogging bottoms and Nike trainers..

Thomas has connections in the Newport and Neath areas. He is not considered to be a risk to the public.

Anyone who sees Thomas Gardner is advised to contact Gwent Police on 01633 838111.