Police appeal to trace prisoner who has absconded from HMP Castle Huntly

Sean McGovern has not been seen since Sunday night

Author: Kara ConwayPublished 12th Jun 2023
Last updated 12th Jun 2023

Police have appealed for information to help trace a prisoner who has absconded from HMP Castle Huntly in Dundee.

39-year-old Sean McGovern was reporting missing at around 10pm on Sunday, 11 June 2023.

Officers said Sean has connections in the Edinburgh area and the public are being asked not to approach him if they see him.

Mr McGovern is described as white, around 5ft 8, stocky, bald and has a scar on his right cheek.

He is believed to have been wearing a dark woollen hat, a dark long-sleeve jacket or jumper, light coloured trousers and light-coloured trainers that are possibly grey.

Anyone with information can contact Police Scotland via 101, quoting reference 4025 of the Sunday, 11 June, 2023.

Anyone wishing to provide information anonymously can do so through the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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