Lincolnshire Police are still appealing for information on Paul Robson’s whereabouts after he absconded from HMP North Sea Camp in Boston yesterday (13 February).
The 56-year-old was reported missing from prison shortly before 7am.
Robson, a convicted sex offender, is serving a life sentence for attempted rape and indecent assault.
He may be wearing a black long-sleeved Berghaus top, a grey “French” t-shirt, dark bottoms, a dark coloured woollen beanie and a light-grey donkey-style jacket with orange on the shoulder area.
Police are urgently appealing for members of the public to call them with sightings and any other information on his whereabouts to aid in his arrest.
East Area Commander Chief Superintendent Kate Anderson said: “Our officers continue their work to locate and apprehend Paul Robson who has been missing since yesterday morning. We are grateful to everyone who has already shared our appeals and we’d also like to extend our thanks to our policing colleagues and members of the public who are sharing our request for information.
“We understand this news has caused some concern, not just for our local communities here in Lincolnshire, but across the country. We’re still working through lines of enquiry and are working with partner agencies to find Robson. We are still appealing for members of the public to contact us if they have any information on this man’s whereabouts by calling 999.
“If you do see him, please do not try to approach him, or try to apprehend him yourself. He poses a real risk to the public and we are doing everything in our power to find and arrest him.”
Earlier updates from Lincolnshire Police:
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.
