Police in Lincolnshire are urgently looking for a sex offender who escaped from prison and could be anywhere in the country.
A spokesperson for Lincolnshire Police said:
The search for convicted sex offender Paul Robson, aged 56, continues and we are urging members of the public to call us on 999 with sightings.
He absconded from HMP North Sea Camp in Boston. He was reported missing from the prison shortly before 7am today.
Detective Chief Superintendent Andy Cox said: “We are still working tirelessly to locate Paul Robson and are still working through numerous lines of enquiry. He could be anywhere in the country, and we are really keen to hear from the public with potential sightings so we can take this man off our streets.
“Robson is a dangerous sex offender and while he presents a particular danger to women and young children, I believe he can cause real harm to anyone he comes across.
“If you see Robson, please do not approach him, and do not try to apprehend him yourself. Call 999 immediately. We are really grateful for all the shares so far and rest assured we will continue our efforts to find and arrest him. Thank you.”
Robson is described as a white male with a bald head, a long goatee beard and is of a slim build.
If you have seen him or have information as to where he may be, please get in touch with our officers by calling 999.
Update 1:35pm
We are urgently seeking the help of the public to find Paul Robson, 56, who was reported missing from HMP North Sea Camp this morning.
Robson, a convicted sex offender, is serving a life sentence for attempted rape and indecent assault.
Detective Chief Superintendent Andy Cox said: “We are urgently seeking the help of the public to find Paul Robson, who absconded from HMP North Sea Camp this morning. This man is a convicted rapist, serving a life sentence and is extremely dangerous. I believe he poses a real risk of causing significant harm to members of the community.
“Whilst he absconded from a prison in Lincolnshire, by now he may by anywhere in the country and as such I encourage communities around the country to be mindful of this appeal. Since reports of his escape came to light, we have deployed additional resources to apprehend Robson.
“If you have any information as to his current whereabouts, please get in contact. If you do find him, please do not approach him, or try to apprehend him yourself, but instead call us on 999. Thank you.”
Original release
We are appealing for help to find Paul Robson, aged 56, who is wanted for absconding from HMP North Sea Camp in Boston.
Robson was reported missing from the prison shortly before 7am today.
He is believed to be in the Boston area.
If you have seen him or know his whereabouts, please don’t approach him and contact us.
Reference: Incident 202 of 13 February
