POLICE have launched an appeal as they try to trace a man who breached the terms of his parole.
Steven Malarkey, 29, was last seen on Saturday, April 20, and is known to frequent Renfrewshire.
The East Ayrshire man was released from HMP Shotts and is said to spend time in Greater Glasgow.
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He is described as white, around 6ft of medium build with brown hair.
Inspector Colin Shearer, Kilmarnock Police Station said: “We are currently looking to trace Steven Malarkey, who has breached his licence conditions since being released from HMP Shotts, and we are appealing to anyone who has any information regarding his whereabouts to come forward and contact us."
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Kilmarnock Police Station can be contacted by calling 101.
Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.
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