Police appeal after man jailed for firearms offence absconds from prison

27 March 2025, 17:00 | Updated: 27 March 2025, 17:58

Police are appealing for help to find a man jailed for a firearms offence who has absconded from prison.

Brian Odour, 34, failed to return to HMP Springhill near Grendon Underwood, Buckinghamshire on Tuesday, Thames Valley Police confirmed.

He was previously granted a temporary license of leave from the open prison, but it was revoked and he was ordered to return.

Odour was convicted of possession of a firearm, with intent to endanger life.

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He is described as being around 6ft tall and of medium build, police said.

The force added that Odour is known to travel to Hayes, Hammersmith, Fulham and Edgeware in London, as well as Bushey in Hertfordshire, and Dunstable and Houghton Regis in Bedfordshire.

Investigating officer Claire Busby said: "We are appealing for the help of the public to trace Brian Odour.

"If you see Odour, do not approach him and call 999 instead."