Police warning over Crawley prison absconder

Police have urged people not to approach a man after he absconded from prison.
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James Russell

James Russell, 27, was local to the town and had numerous connections there, said police.

A spokesman said officers believed he may be in the Crawley area after he absconded from HMP Ford on Friday (November 13).

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He was described as white, 5’ 6’’, of large build, with short brown hair and hazel coloured eyes.

A police spokesman said: “The public are urged not to approach him if he is spotted, but to call 999 immediately.

“Anyone with any information about him can email [email protected] or call 101 quoting serial 260 of 13/11. You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 (www.crimestoppers-uk.org).”

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