A man wanted by police is believed to have been seen in Harrogate, police have said.
Lincolnshire Police said the last possible sighting of James Joseph Smyth was in Harrogate on May 1. He also has connections with Leeds.
Smyth, aged 57, absconded from the open prison North Sea Camp in Freiston, Boston, on Tuesday, April 30, following an agreed temporary release.
He is serving a sentence for grievous bodily harm and robbery.
Lincolnshire Police said in a statement:
“We are continuing enquiries in the Yorkshire area following this sighting and due to Smyth’s links with West Yorkshire.”
Officers described Smyth as white, 6ft,1ins tall, and of slim build. The statement added:
“He has long grey-brown hair (occasionally worn in a top knot), a long grey beard and moustache, and green eyes. He has a scar on his nose and left eye lid.
“He also has a distinctive tattoo on his left wrist with the words ‘Daniel’ and ‘Tracey’, as well as a tattoo of a devil on his right shoulder.”
Members of the public are advised not to approach him but if you see him to call 101 or email [email protected] quoting ‘incident 387 of 30 April’ in the subject line.
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