Police hunting for a man to return him to prison have issued an appeal for the public's help - but have said not to approach him. 

Instead, anyone who sees Michael ‘Mikey’ Steward, or knows where he is, should call police on 999 straight away. 

The 20-year-old is wanted on recall to prison, but has been missing since July 3.

Aftre three weeks of enquiries, Devon and Cornwall Police have now called on the public's help to find him. 

Steward is from Plymouth, but also has links to Redruth, Bodmin and Truro. 

Michael 'Mikey' Steward is wanted for return to prisonMichael 'Mikey' Steward is wanted for return to prison (Image: Devon and Cornwall Police)

A force spokesperson said: "Michael ‘Mikey’ Steward is wanted on recall to prison and has been outstanding since 3 July.

"His exact whereabouts are unknown."

Steward is described as being 5ft 5in tall and of medium build, with short brown hair and blue eyes. 

The spokesperson added: "Anyone who sees Steward is asked to not approach him and call police on 999 quoting log 152 of 3 July."