Convicted gunman is on the run after fleeing open prison as police warn public not to approach him
Published: 10:38, 29 March 2025 | Updated: 10:38, 29 March 2025
A convicted gunman is on the loose after fleeing a men's open prison in Buckinghamshire.
Brian Odour, 34, failed to return to HMP Springhill on Tuesday following a temporary licence of leave.
Thames Valley Police said Odour was serving time for possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.
Police and prison authorities have warned the public not to approach Odour should they see him.
'We are appealing for help to find a man who absconded from HMP Springhill on Tuesday,' said a police spokesman.
'Brian Odour, aged 34 years, is around 6ft tall and of medium build.
'Odour is known to frequent the areas of Bushey in Hertfordshire, Dunstable and Houghton Regis in Bedfordshire and Hayes, Hammersmith, Fulham and Edgware in London[2].'
Launching an appeal for help in finding the fugitive, investigating officer Claire Busby urged the public to exercise caution.
Police have warned the public not to approach Brian Odour, 34, who has escaped from HMP Springhill, where he was serving time for possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life
Odour failed to return to HMP Springhill, seen above, after he was granted a temporary licence of leave.
He is known to frequent areas in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Hayes, and London
'We are appealing for the help of the public to trace Brian Odour,' she said.
'If you see Odour, do not approach him and call 999 instead.
'If you have any information as to where he may be, please call 101 or make a report online.
'Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact the independent charity, Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.'
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