Burglar Eric Pearce goes on the run from HMP Leyhill prison in Gloucestershire

A prisoner serving time for burglary has done a runner after failing to return to HMP Leyhill in Gloucestershire
By Tom Morton
20th Apr 2024, 12:01pm
Eric Pearce, who is serving time for burglary and has gone on the run from HMP Leyhill in South Gloucestershire Picture: Avon and Somerset PoliceEric Pearce, who is serving time for burglary and has gone on the run from HMP Leyhill in South Gloucestershire Picture: Avon and Somerset Police
Eric Pearce, who is serving time for burglary and has gone on the run from HMP Leyhill in South Gloucestershire Picture: Avon and Somerset Police

An alert has gone out to find an on-the-run prisoner.

Eric Pearce, 26, is wanted after failing to return to HMP Leyhill in south Gloucestershire, where he’s serving a sentence for burglary. He’s white with short dark hair and a beard. He has links to Cheltenham and Gloucester.

Anyone who sees him has been asked to call Avon and Somerset Police on 999 giving reference 5224098386, or call 101 with any other information.

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