44-year-old inmate escapes during authorized outing in Schmelz, police warn public not to approach
A 44-year-old inmate serving a long-term sentence escaped during an authorized outing in Schmelz, Saarland, on Wednesday afternoon. Police are searching for the man and have warned the public not to approach him.
The escape
A 44-year-old prisoner escaped during an authorized outing in Schmelz, in the Saarlouis district of Saarland, on Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred around 3:00 p.m., according to police. The man is currently serving a long-term prison sentence. No further details about his conviction or the nature of the outing have been released.
Police manhunt
Authorities have launched an intensive search for the fugitive and are asking the public for any information that could lead to his capture. Police explicitly warned residents not to approach or pick up the man if they see him, and to call emergency services immediately.
Description of the fugitive
The escaped inmate is described as approximately 1.92 meters tall, slim, with black hair, a black mustache, and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a cream-colored T-shirt, light blue jeans, and white sneakers.
