Stephen Grzyb, 22, escaped from a GEOAmey prison van outside Liverpool Magistrates Court at around 10am on Saturday 1 August, after being transported from Belle Vale custody suite. He was due in court charged with a domestic-related burglary.
Grzyb, of Princess Drive, Liverpool, is described as white with short dark hair. When last seen he was wearing a navy T-shirt and navy shorts, heading on foot down Red Cross Street towards The Strand.
Police appeal for sightings
Merseyside Police have released a mugshot of Grzyb and are urging anyone who sees him to call 999 immediately. Officers have also attended the home of the alleged victim in the case to ensure she is safeguarded while the search continues.
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 contact police
Anyone who sees Grzyb should call 999. Alternatively, contact Merseyside Police on 101 quoting incident reference 26000615520, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
