Prisoner wanted after failing to return to Lancashire jail

Summarised from 4 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 29 Oct, 17:14 · Archive

Bryan Thomas, 27, failed to return to HMP Kirkham after temporary release for unpaid community work.

Bryan Thomas, 27, was reported unlawfully at large on 21 August after failing to return to HMP Kirkham following temporary release to do unpaid work in the community. Police say numerous enquiries have been ongoing to find him.

Thomas is described as 5ft 8in tall, of medium build, with brown hair and blue eyes. He comes from Kirkby, Merseyside, and has links to the Kirkby and Melling areas of Merseyside and to Manchester.

Lancashire Police have issued a 'do not approach' warning. Members of the public are asked not to approach Thomas but to report any immediate sightings to 999. Any previous sightings or information about where he could be should be reported to 101, quoting log 1512 of 21 August.

Police say there is currently no update on the appeal to find Thomas, who remains at large.

Prisoner wanted after failing to return to Lancashire jail — Image: Chorley Guardian

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'Do not approach' Missing Lancashire prisoner update‘We are now asking for your help as part of those enquiries to return Thomas to lawful custody.’Chorley Guardian · 29 Oct, 17:27
HMP Kirkham prisoner still at large as Lancashire Police continue appeal for help to track Bryan ThomasBryan Thomas was released on August 21 and police say there is ‘no update’ on an appeal to find him.Blackpool Gazette · 29 Oct, 10:36
Major Lancashire Police update on prisoner Bryan Thomas who is at large from HMP KirkhamBryan Thomas was temporarily released on August 21.Blackpool Gazette · 29 Oct, 10:36
Lancashire Police issue ‘do not approach’ warning in search for HMP Kirkham prisonerBryan Thomas, 27, failed to return to HMP Kirkham after being temporarily released to carry out unpaid work.Lancashire Post · 28 Oct, 11:13
Prisoner who 'failed to return to custody' after temporary release wanted, police sayA man who failed to return to HMP Kirkham following a temporary release is wanted, police have said.Lancashire Telegraph · 27 Oct, 18:06

In this story: Bryan Thomas · HMP Kirkham · Lancashire Police · Kirkby · Merseyside · Manchester

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