...By Gift BADEWO for TDPel Media.
Police Warn Public of Violent Robber’s Escape from Prison
On Monday, April 3, a violent robber escaped from HMP Sudbury in Derbyshire, prompting a warning from the police to the public to be on guard.
Lewis Pinches, 23, absconded from the open prison at 8:45pm, where he was serving a six-year prison sentence for robbery and causing grievous bodily harm at Wolverhampton Crown Court.
Physical Description and Known Locations
Lewis Pinches is 5ft 9ins tall, of a slim build, with brown/blonde hair and blue eyes.
He is also known by the names Lewis Birch and Lewis Bridges and has connections to the West Midlands areas of Walsall, Brownhills, and Blakenhall, as well as Porthcawl in South Wales.
When last seen, he was wearing a dark jacket, dark sweatshirt, dark jogging bottoms, black trainers, and a baseball cap with a dark blue and grey pattern and a small logo on the back.
Public Warning and Contact Information
The police have asked members of the public not to approach him but to instead contact Derbyshire Police immediately, quoting reference number 1190 of 3 April.
If anyone has any information about his whereabouts, they are also encouraged to contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.
Commentary
This news report highlights the potential danger that the public may face when individuals escape from prison.
It is important to heed the police warning and to avoid approaching or engaging with the escapee in any way.
Instead, it is essential to contact the authorities and provide any information that may assist in the individual’s recapture.
CrimeStoppers also provides an avenue for individuals to anonymously provide information, which can be incredibly helpful in situations like this.
