The Guyana Prison Service (GPS) is on high alert following the escape of a prisoner, Isaiah Daniels, also known as Isaiah Greaves, who escaped while visiting the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) on Friday.
Daniels, who was being held at Lusignan Prison on charges of robbery under arms, reportedly fled the hospital premises at approximately 11:30h.
Following the escape, the GPS issued a wanted bulletin for the escapee, who was last known to reside at 485 ‘A’ Field, Sophia, Greater Georgetown.
Daniels is described as having a distinctive appearance, with a prominent hairstyle and a lean build, making him potentially recognisable to the public. Prison authorities are working closely with law enforcement to locate Daniels and return him to custody.
The Officer-in-Charge at Lusignan Prison has urged anyone with information about Daniels’ whereabouts to come forward. Members of the public, particularly those in the Georgetown area, are asked to be vigilant and report any sightings of the escapee to the nearest police station.
Daniels’ next of kin, including his girlfriend Natalie Blake of ‘B’ Field, Sophia, and his parents, Lynn Moore and David Greaves, who reside in the United States (US), have also been contacted as part of the efforts to locate him.
The authorities have emphasised the importance of the public’s cooperation in ensuring Daniels’ swift recapture, urging anyone with information to contact the Officer-in-Charge at Lusignan Prison at +592-604-7305 or to report directly to the nearest police station.
As the search intensifies, questions are being raised about the security measures in place during the hospital visit and how Daniels was able to escape.
This escape follows closely on the heels of another high-profile incident on August 23, when Bevon Stephon Griffith, better known as “Spoony,” attempted a daring escape from the Camp Street Prison.
Griffith, who is serving time on murder charges, created a chaotic scene when he broke out of his cell during the lockdown process and attempted to scale the prison fence. His escape bid ended in violence as he was shot and wounded by prison guards. Griffith was quickly subdued and transferred to a city hospital, where he received treatment for his injuries.
