Prisoner absconds from Suffolk jail

Police are looking for 46 year-old Richard Leslie

Author: Jon BurkePublished 28th Jul 2025

Police are appealing for help to locate a man who has absconded from Hollesley Bay open prison.

Richard Leslie, 46, was reported missing on yesterday evening, after he was absent from a roll call.

Richard is serving a 15 year sentence for aggravated burglary.

He is described as a black male, 6ft tall and slim build with short black hair.

Anyone who believes they have seen Richard or who has any information regarding his whereabouts, is asked to contact Suffolk police on 101, quoting CAD reference 272 of 27th.

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