Prisoner goes missing from open jail

Police image of Thomas SnellImage source, Suffolk Police
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Thomas Snell was on temporary release from an open prison and has not returned

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A man convicted of drug offences has failed to return to an open prison.

Thomas Snell, 33, was on temporary release from Hollesley Bay on the Suffolk coast.

He was serving an eight-year term and had failed to return "as required".

Suffolk Police said he had links to Essex.

The force said he was white, about 5ft 9in (1.75m) tall, of medium build, with black hair and blue eyes.

Police appealed for anyone with information about his whereabouts to get in touch.

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