Appeal for help in tracing absconder – Milton Keynes

Thames Valley Police is appealing for help in tracing a man who absconded from a secure facility in Milton Keynes.

Joel Phillips absconded from the facility at around 9pm on 16 June.

He is aged 26, has links to Bristol and is known to use trains to get around.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Vince Higgins, of Milton Keynes CID, said: “We are appealing for the help of the public to trace Phillips.

“If you see him, do not approach him and call 999 instead.

“If you have any information as to where he may be, you can call 101 or make a report on our website, quoting reference number 43230271774.

“Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact the independent charity, Crimestoppers, by calling 0800 555 111 or via its website.”

JD

Note to editors: 

Phillips was on remand having been charged with robbery.