Inmate escapes from Tamarind Farm correctional centre
Published:Thursday | October 26, 2023 | 4:09 PM
The Spanish Town police in St Catherine have launched a manhunt for 25-year-old Nathan Whitter who escaped from the Tamarind Farm Adult Correctional Centre this morning.
The police report that about 11:36 a.m., Whitter, who was charged with illegal possession of firearm and ammunition, was among a group of inmates working on the farm under supervision.
According to the police, he was seen running towards the main road and correctional officers on the ground gave chase.
Whitter was able to elude the correctional officers.
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.
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