Aylesbury prison absconder wanted in public appeal

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Police have launched an appeal after a man absconded from a prison near Aylesbury.

John Baker, 44, left the facility of HMP Springhill, an open prison near Grendon Underwood, without permission.

The incident took place at about 7pm on Saturday, May 23.

He is 5ft 9ins tall, of medium build, and has links to Northwood, near Watford.

Detective Sergeant Jon Muldoon said: "We are appealing for the help of the public to trace John Baker, who is unlawfully at large after escaping from HMP Springhill.

"If you see Baker, do not approach him and call 999 instead."

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