Absconded prisoner found after police search
A man, who absconded from an open prison in Lincolnshire, has been found.
Aaron Wood, 54, was reported missing from North Sea Camp in Boston just before 08:00 BST on Monday.
Lincolnshire Police said Wood was located in North Somercotes, near Mablethorpe, at around 18:00 BST on Tuesday following a call from a member of the public.
He has since been charged with escape from lawful custody and possession of a knife, a police spokesperson said.
We are pleased to report that we have located Aaron Wood. Many thanks to all who shared our appeal to find him.
Posted by Lincolnshire Police on Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Police did not provide details of Wood's offending or sentence, but members of the public were urged not to approach him.
The news of Wood's capture was revealed in a Facebook post.
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