Prison absconder 'may be in Barry' (From Barry And District News)

Prison absconder 'may be in Barry'

1:49pm Friday 3rd July 2009

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POLICE are searching for a 22-year-old who has absconded from prison and who they believe may be in the Barry area.

Christopher John Akers absconded from Prescoed Prison some time between 7.30pm and 10pm on Thursday, July 2.

He was convicted of robbery at Cardiff Crown Court in September 2005.

He is described as 5ft 10in tall, of stocky build, with blue eyes and short brown hair. He has two tattoos, one on his right lower leg and one on the knuckles of his right hand.

It is believed there may be a potential risk due to the fact that he is no longer in the custody of the prison service.

It is believed he may be in the Barry area where he has contacts.

Gwent Police has activated its operational plan with the aim of locating him and the prison is co-operating fully with this.

Members of the public are advised not to approach Christopher Akers but to instead call police if they have any information regarding his whereabouts on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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