‘Do not approach him’ – Police launch manhunt for prison absconder with ‘links to Surrey, Sussex, Croydon’
Police have launched a manhunt for a prison absconder who has links to Surrey, Sussex and Croydon, according to a Thames Valley Police press release.
A Thames Valley Police spokesperson said: “Thames Valley Police is appealing for help to find a man who has absconded from HMP Springhill near Grendon Underwood.
“Darnell Smith escaped from the open prison at around 11.30am on Wednesday (28/1) without the authority or lawful licence to be in the community.
“Smith, aged 27, is around 5ft 8ins tall and of medium build. He was last seen wearing all black clothes.
“Smith has links to Surrey, Sussex, Croydon and Plumstead in London.
“Smith was jailed for possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class A and exploitation.”
Investigating officer Police Staff Investigator Evelina Kersyte, of the Prison Crime Team, said: “We are appealing for the help of the public to trace Darnell Smith, who is unlawfully at large after escaping from HMP Springhill.
“If you see Smith, do not approach him and call 999 instead.
“If you have any information as to where Smith may be, please call 101 or make a report online, quoting reference number 43260045393.”
Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact the independent charity, Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.