Fresh hunt for dangerous sex offender Paul Robson who escaped prison three days ago
A DANGEROUS sex offender who escaped prison three days ago has sparked a fresh hunt as desperate police try to locate him.
Paul Robson, 56, was jailed for life in 2000 and escaped from HMP North Sea Camp open prison in Boston, Lincolnshire, on Sunday.
Police are now urging the public to get in touch with any information on his whereabouts.
The public have been asked not to approach Robson who was jailed after crawling through a woman's cat flap before tying her up, putting a pillow case over her head, and brutally assaulting her while holding a knife to her throat.
He was handed a life sentence with a minimum term of nine years, but has spent an additional 11 years in prison.
During his fifth parole review in February last year, Robson was refused release but recommended for a move to the Category D open prison.
It was initially thought Robson had remained in the Boston area, but have since warned that he could be "anywhere in the country".
He was described as a "menace to females" at the sentencing at Oxford Crown Court.
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Robson is a white male with a bald head, a long goatee beard and is of a slim build.
It is believed he has a dark donkey jacket with a large collar and blue on the shoulders in his possession.
Police also say that his facial hair might not look similar to the image we’ve previously circulated, and that it might not be tied and may be lighter in colour.
'ANY INFORMATION IS USEFUL'
East Area Commander, Chief Superintendent Kate Anderson, said cops are hoping the public can help find him.
She said: “It has now been three days since Paul Robson was last seen and we continue to appeal to members of the public for their help to find him.
“We are keeping an open mind as to his current whereabouts and we’re pursuing extensive lines of enquiry based on the information that the public have shared with us so far.
"We’re grateful to those who have already contacted us, and we would urge people to continue doing so.
"Any information, no matter how small, is useful in allowing us to build a bigger picture and it leads us closer to taking a dangerous man off our streets.
“We understand there may be concerns around personal safety, but we have allocated a number of resources to this investigation to aid in his swift arrest.
"Rest assured we are taking this seriously and advise that if you do see him, please contact us immediately and try not to approach him or apprehend him yourself.”
After Robson is caught, it is understood he would be returned to a closed prison and not be eligible for parole for at least a further two years.
