Police hunt Tamarind Farm correctional centre escapee

The police are on the hunt for an inmate who escaped from the Tamarind Farm Adult Correctional Centre on Thursday morning.

He has been identified as 25-year-old Nathan Whitter, who was in custody after being charged with illegal possession of firearm and ammunition. 

It is reported that about 11:36 a.m., Whitter was among a group of inmates working on the farm under supervision when he was seen running towards the main road.

Correctional officers on the ground gave chase but the escapee managed to elude them

The Spanish Town police are appealing to anyone with information on the whereabouts of Nathan Whitter to contact them at 984-2305, police 119 emergency, Crime Stop at 311, or the nearest police station.

The police are reminding members of the public that it is a criminal offence to harbour fugitives.

We want to hear from you! Email us at star@gleanerjm.com and follow @thejamaicastar on Instagram and on Twitter @JamaicaStar and on Facebook: @TheJamaicaStar, or on Whatsapp @ 876-550-2506.