Police hunt for prison absconder

A CONVICTED burglar has absconded from Ford Open Prison.
Michael O'Rourke at Horsham railway stationMichael O'Rourke at Horsham railway station
Michael O'Rourke at Horsham railway station

Police and prison service officers are hunting for 36-year-old Michael O’Rourke who absconded from the prison on Wednesday.

O’Rourke, who is serving a sentence for burglary and theft, was identified as missing at 4.30pm. He is known to have got a taxi around 9pm from Horsham railway station. A number of reports of sightings have been received from Sutton – his home area and where his offending occurred.

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He is white, of medium build, around 5ft 8ins, with a shaved/bald head and was last seen was wearing grey jogging bottoms, white jumper and black trainers with a white trim. He is believed to be carrying a large green raincoat.

Anyone who knows of his whereabouts is asked to email [email protected] or call 101 (Sussex) quoting Operation Parcel. If you see him, do not approach, but dial 999 immediately.