A fugitive who goaded police while on the run by adding a more flattering picture of himself to a Facebook appeal has been caught and returned to prison.
Last month, Greater Manchester Police's Wythenshawe division posted an appeal on Facebook seeking help locating 32-year-old Nathan Muir.
Unhappy with the police mugshot accompanying the appeal, Muir added his own photo, which appeared to have been taken while behind bars and showed his ripped torso.
He commented: 'Could of done a better pic' (sic). After weeks on the run, he was tracked down to an address in Stockport and returned to prison.
Original appeal and Muir's response
The original appeal sought help tracing Muir, who was said to have links to Wythenshawe, Hale and Altrincham but had no fixed address, as he was wanted 'on recall to prison'.
The post read: '#WANTED | Police are appealing for the public's help to find a wanted man from Greater Manchester. Nathan Muir (23/09/1994) of no fixed abode, is wanted on recall to prison. He is believed to have links to #Wythenshawe, #Hale and #Altrincham. Any info? Please contact 101 or 0161 856 1748 with information regarding his whereabouts.'
Soon after, a Facebook profile belonging to 'Nay Muir' posted a topless selfie in the comments with the caption: 'Could of done a better pic [sic].' Hundreds of people 'liked' the picture. AI-generated images of Muir drinking a pint and sunbathing outside Wythenshawe police station followed.
Police update and arrest
GMP Wythenshawe later posted an update on Facebook, including another unflattering picture of Muir. The post read: 'While his famous abs appear to have escaped justice, he didn't. Remember Nathan Muir who wanted a "better pic" on his recall to prison appeal? Good news, Muir was arrested this morning at an address in #Stockport following extensive enquiries and has been sent back to prison. We'd like to thank those who shared our appeal.'
Users backed the police approach, with one commenting that Muir had been 'trolled by the feds'.
