UPDATE: Ruth Smith has now been located.

POLICE are appealing for information regarding the location of a Caldicot woman who has breached her license conditions after being sentenced for theft.

45-year-old Ruth Smith from Caldicot received a 196 day sentence for theft after being sentenced at Newport Magistrates Court on 11th January, and has breached her licence conditions after being released from HMP Eastwood Park on 1st March.

Due to the fact she has breached her licence conditions, Smith is now being recalled to prison.

It is believed she may be in, or around, Newport City Centre. 

Anyone with any information should call 101 quoting 1800127835 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.