POLICE are hunting a fraudster who was caught with two folding lock knives while on parole.

Christian Sander, also known as Daniel Bodo, was found with the weapons in Plaistow in January.

Police arrested him but he was then released on bail.

It emerged afterwards that he was on parole from prison at the time.

He has not returned to police or been seen since.

The 24-year-old, who is originally from Romania, is said to have multiple links with Waltham Forest and also used to live in the borough.

He was released on licence in early January after being imprisoned for fraud, although the Met says it does not have further details because the offence happened outside of London.

A police spokesman said: "Anyone with any information as to the whereabouts of Christian is asked to contact Pc Steve Lewis at the Wanted Offenders Unit on 0208 345 2306.

"Or, if you wish to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

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