Stephen Grzyb, 22, absconded from a court transport van as it arrived outside Liverpool Magistrates Court at around 10am on Saturday August 1. He fled down Red Cross Street towards The Strand.
Grzyb, of Princess Drive in the West Derby/Dovecot area, was being taken to court after being charged with a domestic-related burglary. He had been transported from Belle Vale custody suite by prisoner transport contractor GEOAmey.
He is described as white with short dark hair and was last seen wearing a navy T-shirt and navy shorts. Officers are carrying out extensive enquiries in a bid to track him down, with patrols deployed to the alleged victim's address to ensure their safety while the search continues.
Police appeal to public
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 help
Anyone who sees Grzyb should call 999 immediately. Alternatively, contact Merseyside Police on 101 quoting incident reference 26000615520, via the Merseyside Police website, or through the force's social media desk on X and Facebook @MerPolCC.
Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website. The Liverpool Echo was alerted to the escaped prisoner earlier this morning, with police officers subsequently spotted outside the court and along Red Cross Street.
