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Prisoner absconds from Prescoed Prison absconder returns to jail
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A 39-year-old man has absconded from Prescoed open prison in Usk, in Monmouthshire. A 39-year-old man who absconded from Prescoed open prison in Usk, in Monmouthshire is back in custody.
Gary Clayton Shepherd, who was serving a six-year sentence for possession of drugs, failed to return to the jail on Wednesday. Gary Clayton Shepherd, who was serving a six-year sentence for possession of drugs, failed to return to the jail on Wednesday, 25 July.
Gwent Police said he is not considered to be a risk to the public, but should not be approached. Gwent Police say he surrendered himself to the prison service on Monday.
The force has activated its operational plan to find Shepherd and the prison is co-operating fully, a spokesman said. Officers wanted to thank the public for their co-operation. Shepherd was convicted at Bristol Crown Court in July 2003.
Shepherd was convicted at Bristol Crown Court in July 2003.
He is described as white, 1.67m (around 5ft 5in) tall and of a large build. He has a goatee beard, short hair and blue eyes.
He also has an ink dot tattoo on his right cheek, and the word 'Gary' is tattooed on the fingers of his right hand.
Anyone who spots Gary Shepherd is advised not to approach him but to call police on 01633 838111 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.