Lancashire Police issue ‘do not approach’ warning in search for HMP Kirkham prisoner
Bryan Thomas, 27, failed to return to HMP Kirkham after being temporarily released to carry out unpaid work.
Police have warned the public not to approach a prisoner who failed to return to HMP Kirkham. Anyone who sees Bryan Thomas should call 999 immediately.
Thomas, 27, was temporarily released from the prison on August 21 to carry out unpaid work. Lancashire Police say he is now unlawfully at large.
A force spokesperson said: “Since then, numerous enquiries have been ongoing to find Thomas, 27, who comes from Kirkby, Merseyside.
“We are now asking for your help as part of those enquiries to return Thomas to lawfully custody.”
Thomas is around 5ft 8in and of medium build, with brown hair and blue eyes.
He has links to the Kirkby and Melling areas of Merseyside, as well as Manchester.
The spokesperson added: “We ask that you do not approach Thomas but to report any immediate sightings by calling 999.
“Any previous sightings or information as to where he might be, please contact 101 – quoting log 1512 of 21st August”