The Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating five prisoners who escaped from the Spanish Town Police Lock-up today (Saturday, December 19).

They are:

Akeem Hall, 18, of Beverly Flats, Newlands, Portmore, St. Catherine who was charged for Robbery with Aggravation.

Andre Siddon, 19, of Lindel Close, Frasers Content, Spanish Town, St. Catherine who was sentenced to 7 years and 2 years in prison, for Illegal Possession of Firearm and Ammunition and Assault respectively.

Duran Colman, 26, of Cockpit district, Clarendon who was charged for Murder.

Jevon Bashford, 20, of Big Lane in Central Village, St. Catherine who was charged for Illegal Possession of Firearm and Ammunition

Omar Bramwell, 27, of Red Church Street, Spanish Town, St. Catherine

Reports from the Spanish Town Police are that during a check at the facility, it was discovered that the prisoners were not in their cells. It is believed that they escaped by cutting a grille.

Anyone with information that can lead to the recapture of these prisoners is being asked to contact the Spanish Town Police at 984-2305, Police 119 emergency number or the nearest Police Station.

The Police are also reminding the public that it is an offence to harbour a criminal.