Prison Escapee Jamie Cooper Found in Blackburn
Jamie Cooper, who escaped from a prison van en route to court, has been apprehended by authorities.
Jamie Cooper, a 33-year-old man, who escaped from a GEOAmey prison van while being transported to Lancaster Magistrates’ Court, was located and arrested by police on Saturday afternoon.
The escape occurred on Wednesday, March 19, when Cooper reportedly fled the van on the M55 motorway near junction two, close to Catforth, near Preston, at approximately 8:54 AM.
Following days of searching, Lancashire Police reported that Cooper was found in Blackburn after officers stopped a car that had traveled from Bolton.
He was subsequently arrested on suspicion of escaping from lawful custody.
In a social media post, the police expressed gratitude to the public for their assistance in spreading awareness about the search for Cooper.
GEOAmey, the company responsible for transporting prisoners, announced that it will conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the escape.
The incident underscores ongoing concerns about prisoner transport safety and security protocols within the criminal justice system.
The escape occurred on Wednesday, March 19, when Cooper reportedly fled the van on the M55 motorway near junction two, close to Catforth, near Preston, at approximately 8:54 AM.
Following days of searching, Lancashire Police reported that Cooper was found in Blackburn after officers stopped a car that had traveled from Bolton.
He was subsequently arrested on suspicion of escaping from lawful custody.
In a social media post, the police expressed gratitude to the public for their assistance in spreading awareness about the search for Cooper.
GEOAmey, the company responsible for transporting prisoners, announced that it will conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the escape.
The incident underscores ongoing concerns about prisoner transport safety and security protocols within the criminal justice system.