POLICE are continuing their search for a man who absconded from a secure unit in Thatcham. 

Raymond Jones, 62, escaped on Sunday, October 24 and hasn't been seen since.

He is described as a white man, around 5ft 4 ins tall, skinny and is bald.

He has been known to frequent Thatcham and Newbury town centres however he may have travelled to Hampshire or Dorset.

He also has connections to Hampshire namely Wickham, Lindford as well Kingston, Gosport and Fareham, but also to Dorset.

Police said: "We are still appealing for information to trace Raymond Jones, 62.

"We believe he is wearing a black/dark long jacket, a dark coloured cap, blue jeans, brown shoes, and we believe he was carrying a black rucksack and what looks like a cool bag.

"Please do not approach him but call 999 quoting reference 43210479653 if you see him.

"Please share our update."