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Absconded Castle Huntly Prisoner Found After Four-Day Search

Police say the 36-year-old was located following public appeals that traced him from Irvine to Stevenston.

Overview

  • Police Scotland confirmed on Saturday morning that James Fitzpatrick, 36, has been traced after failing to return from an approved visit.
  • He was reported missing on Tuesday, December 30, prompting searches across Ayrshire and repeated appeals for information.
  • CCTV released by police appeared to show him on the No 11 Stagecoach bus from Irvine before he got off on Main Street in Stevenston around noon on December 29.
  • Officers had advised the public not to approach him and to call 999 or contact Crimestoppers, quoting incident 2717.
  • Police thanked the public for assistance and said enquiries into the circumstances continue, with no further details released about where he was found.