Prisoner on the run from Warrington jail
Jonathan Simpson escaped from HMP Thorn Cross yesterday
Last updated 24th Mar 2022
9:50am Monday 24 March - UPDATE FROM CHESHIRE POLICE:
'Jonathan Simpson has now been located and arrested.
'He is currently in police custody.'
A manhunt's underway, after a prisoner escaped from jail in Warrington.
Jonathan Simpson was last seen at HMP Thorn Cross in Appleton at 9am yesterday (Wednesday 23 March).
Officers and police dogs are trying to track down the 40-year-old.
Cheshire Police are urging anyone with information as to his whereabouts to get in touch.
Simpson is described as white, 5’ 11” tall with black shaved hair, green eyes and a beard. He was last seen wearing a dark navy under armour tracksuit and has ‘Krystal’ tattooed on his upper right arm.
He is known to have links within the West Yorkshire area.
Inspector Neil Anson said: “We currently have numerous officers and police dogs visible in ongoing searches for Simpson.
“While numerous enquiries are ongoing we’re urging anyone who sees Simpson to not approach him but to instead call Cheshire Constabulary immediately on 999 quoting IML 1228955.
“Officers will be maintaining a presence around the prison and in the local area to provide reassurance to the community. If you have any concerns please do speak to one of them.”
Information can also be passed on anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.