Man who escaped HMP Springhill has south west London links

Police warn 'do not approach' prisoner on the run with south west London links <i>(Image: Thames Valley Police)</i>
Police warn 'do not approach' prisoner on the run with south west London links (Image: Thames Valley Police)
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A prisoner has escaped from HMP Springhill and is now unlawfully at large.

Mahad Elmi, 27, left the prison near Grendon Underwood overnight between Thursday, December 25, and Friday, December 26.

He is known to have links to south west London and no longer has any authority to be in the community.

Detective Sergeant Matthew French, of Buckinghamshire’s Priority Crime Team, said: "We are appealing for the help of the public to trace Mahad Elmi, who is unlawfully at large after leaving and not returning to HMP Springhill.

"If you see Elmi, do not approach him and call 999 instead."

Elmi is described as a black man, around 5ft 8ins tall, of medium build, with medium-length black hair, a beard, and brown eyes.

Members of the public are urged not to approach him if seen but to contact the police immediately by calling 999.

DS French said: "If you have any information as to where Elmi may be, please call 101 or make a report online, quoting reference number 43250653119."

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