SOUTH Wales Police officers searching for a convicted sex offender have shifted their search to Surrey.
Officers investigating his disappearance suspect he may have been in the area.
Brian Ward has been wanted since November 2013 when he absconded midway through his trial at Newport Crown Court, which went on to find him guilty.
The 37-year-old is from Pontyclun, but also has links to Aberdare, Newport, Cardiff, London and Malta.
He has been known to use alias surnames such as Wood, Cordina, and Bryant and Rose.
Detective Inspector Dave Peart, said: "We believe he may have been in Surrey and are appealing for anybody with information to come forward.
"Anyone who has seen him is urged to call us immediately - one simple call can ensure he faces the justice he deserves.
"There is a five-year prison sentence waiting for him when we catch up with him and we will continue to look until we find him," he added.
Anyone with information about where he is should contact South Wales Police on 01656 655 555 quoting reference *298538 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
