A man who escaped from prison could be in Croydon, say police.

Christopher Grinham, 37, made his escape from Ford Open Prison near Arundel on September 24.

On October 14 he was spotted in Oxted, but police say Grinham also has links to the Croydon area.

Grinham was sentenced to four years and six months on 17 June 2016 for burglary.

He is described as white, with light brown hair, blue eyes, of slim build and around 5' 5”.

Anyone who may have information relating to his whereabouts is asked to contact Sussex Police on 101, or online quoting reference 47170138067.