POLICE are appealing for help tracking a man from the Newtown area who has failed to attend court charged with burglary offences.

A spokesman for Dyfed-Powys Police said: "Kristian Mark Powles, aged 40, is currently wanted after failing to attend Mold Crown Court for burglary offences and police are actively looking for him.

"Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact Dyfed-Powys Police online at: http://orlo.uk/0GKuU, by emailing 101@dyfed-powys.pnn.police.uk, or by calling 101. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired text the non-emergency number on 07811 311 908."