Public urged not to approach Scottish man missing from open prison
Enquiries are ongoing.
Police are hunting to trace a missing prisoner after he failed to return to an open jail.
James Fitzpatrick, 36, was reported missing to police on Tuesday after failing to return to HMP Castle Huntly from an approved visit.
The man, who has connections in the Ayrshire area, was last seen in Irvine town centre around 11.20am on Monday and it is believed he may have boarded a bus heading to Ardrossan.
Public advised ‘not to approach’
Members of the public are being advised not to approach him if they see him, but to contact police.
Officers have said extensive enquiries and searches are ongoing to trace him.
He is described as being white, around 5ft 8in tall, of stocky build, with short brown hair.
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When last seen he was wearing a black Nike tracksuit with white stripes down the arms and legs and had a yellow JD Sports carrier bag and a black holdall bag.
Anyone with any information is being asked to contact 999, quoting reference 2717 of Monday, December 29. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers through 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.