Doncaster inmate on the run after disappearing on day release

An inmate at a Doncaster prison is on the run today after absconding while on day release.
By Claire Lewis
Published 29th Oct 2020, 13:27 BST
Updated 29th Oct 2020, 13:28 BST
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John Elliot, who is a convicted burglar, was serving a three year sentence at HMP Hatfield when he vanished.

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The 41-year-old had been allowed out of the open prison on a day release visit and failed to return.

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Convicted burglar John Elliot is on the run after absconding from HMP Hatfield in DoncasterConvicted burglar John Elliot is on the run after absconding from HMP Hatfield in Doncaster
Convicted burglar John Elliot is on the run after absconding from HMP Hatfield in Doncaster

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South Yorkshire Police said he left on Sunday, October 11 and has not been seen since.

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Elliot is of a medium build and has greying hair and a beard.

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