Stephen Grzyb, 22, of Princess Drive in the West Derby/Dovecot area of Liverpool, is on the run after escaping from a GEOAmey prison van outside Liverpool Magistrates Court on Saturday morning (1 August). He was being transported from Belle Vale custody suite when he broke free as the van pulled up at the court at around 10am, fleeing down Red Cross Street towards The Strand. He was due to answer charges relating to a domestic burglary.
Grzyb is described as white with short dark hair, and was last seen wearing a navy T-shirt and navy shorts. Police officers were spotted outside the court and along Red Cross Street earlier on Saturday, and patrols have been sent to the alleged victim's address to ensure their safety while the search continues.
Police appeal
Temporary Inspector Bethan Hannon said: "We understand the concern this incident will cause, and it is vital the public can see Grzyb's face so they can report any sightings and help us bring him back into custody as soon as possible. If you have heard from him or know where he is, please do the right thing and come forward. Assisting him in any way will bring police to your own door, so it is not an association worth keeping. If you see Grzyb, please call 999 immediately. We are carrying out extensive enquiries to find him with patrols on foot and CCTV enquiries being made right across the city centre so that we can return him to custody."
How to report sightings
Members of the public are urged to call 999 immediately if they see Grzyb.
- Contact Merseyside Police on X or Facebook @MerPolCC, or via the Merseyside Police website.
- Call 101 quoting incident reference 26000615520.
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the Crimestoppers website.
