Search underway for Ford Prison absconder

Police are warning the public not to approach Cain Richards

Author: Ryan BurrowsPublished 30th Jun 2021

Police are searching for a man who is wanted for absconding from Ford Prison in West Sussex.

23-year-old Cain Richards was last seen by staff at the open prison near Arundel on June 12th and is now sought for being unlawfully at large.

Richards is described by Sussex Police as white, 6’ 3” tall, of slim build, with brown hair, blue eyes and a full beard.

He has a tattoo on his right arm which says ‘NAN’ and is known to have links to the Essex area.

Anyone who sees him is advised not to approach him, but should call 999 quoting serial 1502 of 12/06.

They can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or report it to them online.

First for all the latest news from across the UK every hour on Hits Radio on DAB, at hitsradio.co.uk and on the Rayo app.