Man escaped from HMP Springhill is known to visit the city.
Thames Valley Police are appealing for help to find a man who absconded from Springhill prison near Grendon Underwood today. He is known to ‘frequent’ Milton Keynes, say officers.
Lee Mellenger escaped the prison with no authority to leave the premises or any authorised license at around 7.15am today.
He is aged 27, is around 5ft 7ins tall and of slim build. He has a ‘MUM’ tattoo on his left hand and a cross tattoo on his right leg. He was last seen wearing a light blue/grey tracksuit, black trainers and a grey/green puffer jacket with a fur hood.
“We are appealing for the help of the public to trace Lee Mellenger, who is unlawfully at large after escaping HMP Springhill,” said investigating officer Police Staff Investigator Evelina Kersyte, of the Prison Crime Team.
“If you see Mellenger, do not approach him and call 999 instead. If you have any information as to where Mellenger may be, please call 101 or make a report online, quoting reference number 43250380800.
“Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact the independent charity, Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.”
