A manhunt is underway to try and find a convicted fraudster who is on the run from prison.

Wesley Toms, 43, was serving a sentence for fraud, burglary and travel on a railway without payment when absconded from Ford Open Prison in Arundel.

Police are searching for the man, who is described as being of average build with dark-coloured hair that has been cut short.

Toms has blue eyes and may have a thin goatee and a moustache.

The Argus: Police are searching for Wesley Toms, who absconded from Ford Open PrisonPolice are searching for Wesley Toms, who absconded from Ford Open Prison (Image: Sussex Police)

He is also known to have links to Southmead and Bristol.

Toms left the Sussex prison during the night of August 2.

Anyone who spots Toms or has information that could lead to his arrest should contact police via 999, quoting serial 201 of 08/02.