Adam Ripley is around 6ft (1.8m) tall and described by police as violent
A "violent" man released on licence is being hunted by police for recall to prison.
Members of the public are advised not to approach Adam Ripley, who comes from the Skelton area of Redcar, Cleveland Police said.
Officers believe some people living in East Cleveland may know where the 22-year-old is.
Inmates on licence can be brought back to prison if they break certain conditions or commit another crime.
Officers are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
