A search is under way for two men who escaped from a prison in Suffolk after being jailed for burglary offences. Billy Smith, 37, and John Loveridge, 31, are believed to have left HMP Hollesley Bay near Woodbridge together in a silver vehicle.
The pair were reported missing on Wednesday morning after they failed to appear at a roll call at 11pm on Tuesday. Suffolk Constabulary said: '37-year-old Billy Smith and 31-year-old John Loveridge were absent at roll call around 11pm Tuesday, which was reported to police in the early hours [Wednesday].'
Details of the escaped inmates
Smith was serving a six-year sentence at the Category D prison for burglary, theft and actual bodily harm (ABH) offences. He is described as having black hair and a full beard, around 6'1" tall, of medium build, and is thought to have ties to Bedford.
Loveridge was on a seven-year term after being convicted on six counts of conspiring to commit burglary. He had links to Harlow in Essex, and is described as white, approximately 5'7" and of proportionate build with blonde hair and a full beard.
Police appeal for information
The force added: 'It is believed that the men may have left together in a silver vehicle, which was seen in the area that evening.' Police are asking anyone with information to come forward as the search continues.
