A manhunt is underway for Stephen Grzyb, 22, who escaped from a police custody van outside Liverpool Magistrates' Court on Saturday morning. Grzyb was due to appear in court charged with a domestic-related burglary.
The escape of a suspect from police custody raises public safety concerns and highlights potential security vulnerabilities in prisoner transport procedures.
A manhunt has been launched for Stephen Grzyb, a 22-year-old man who escaped from police custody on Saturday morning. Grzyb was being transported to Liverpool Magistrates' Court, where he was due to appear on charges of a domestic-related burglary.
According to Merseyside Police, Grzyb fled on foot at approximately 10:00 AM after the custody van had pulled up outside the court. He was last seen running down Red Cross Street in the direction of The Strand. Police have released a photograph of Grzyb and are urging the public to report any sightings immediately.
Inspector Bethan Hannon stated that it is vital for the public to see Grzyb's face to help bring him back into custody. She warned that assisting him in any way could lead to police attention. Officers are carrying out extensive inquiries across the city centre, utilizing foot patrols and CCTV, to locate the suspect.