Hollesley Bay – Two absconders appeal

Hollesley Bay – Two absconders appeal

Police are appealing for help to trace two prisoners who have absconded from HMP Hollesley Bay.

37-year-old Billy Smith and 31-year-old John Loveridge were absent at roll call around 11pm yesterday, Tuesday 11 November, which was reported to police in the early hours of this morning Wednesday 11 November.

Smith is serving a six-year sentence for burglary, theft and ABH offences and Loveridge is serving a seven-year-sentence for six counts of conspiring to commit burglary.

Smith is described as white, 6ft 1ins tall, of medium build, black hair a full beard. He has links to the Bedford area.

Loveridge is described as white, approximately 5ft 7ins tall, of proportionate build with blonde hair and a full beard. He has links to the Harlow area of Essex.

It is believed that the men may have left together in a silver vehicle, which was seen in the area that evening.

Police are asking anyone for anyone who has seen the men, or who has information regarding their whereabouts to call 101 quoting CAD 16 of today, 11 November.