Police have released this image of a wanted criminal who they say should not be approached.

Perry Mitchell, 28, of St Mary Cray, Bromley, was sent to prison for theft offences committed in the Orpington area.

But after being released, he breached the terms of his release conditions - and is now on the run form the police who need to return him to prison.

Police say Mitchell should not be approached and ask anyone with information about his whereabouts to call 999 immediately, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 080 555 111.

* Mitchell's bother John Mitchell, 36, also a convicted thief, of St Mary Cray, was also on the run from the police after breaching the terms of his release from prison, but was arrested last night (October 23).