Suffolk Police looking for escaped prisoner

He failed to show up for roll call

Matthew Smith
Author: Sian RochePublished 10th Jan 2024
Last updated 10th Jan 2024

Suffolk Police are appealing for help to find a prisoner who's escaped from Hollesley Bay.

29 year old Matthew Smith, was reported missing at just after 6.30pm yesterday evening, Tuesday 9 January, when it was noticed he was absent at a roll call.

He is described as white, 5ft 10in tall, of stocky build and with brown hair and eyes, and a full beard.

Smith is serving a sentence of five-years and three-months for robbery.

He has links to the Malvern area of Worcestershire.

Officers are urging anyone with information to come forward.

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