Ranks of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) are on high alert following the escape of a man identified as Kevin Mohamed from the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court on Friday.
Kevin Mohamed
Mohamed, who was appearing in court on a charge of simple larceny, managed to flee custody shortly after his hearing, sparking an immediate search by police.
Law enforcement officials are urging the public to be vigilant and report any sightings of Mohamed to the nearest police station. A photograph of the escapee has been released to aid in his identification. The police have warned that anyone who harbours or assists Mohamed in evading capture could face legal repercussions.
This incident echoes a similar occurrence earlier this year, when two prisoners, 31-year-old Keon Webster and 23-year-old Kareem Douglas, made a daring escape while being admitted to the Lusignan Prison. The two men, both on remand for simple larceny, managed to flee custody by sprinting away from officers shortly after arriving at the prison with another detainee.
According to police reports, the two officers escorting Webster and Douglas had exited the police van to open the doors for the prisoners. Seizing the opportunity, Webster and Douglas—who had been handcuffed to each other—bolted towards the nearby public road, later splitting up and disappearing from sight despite a pursuit by police and prison guards.
Webster reportedly fled with one handcuff still hanging from his wrist. An immediate search was launched, but the prisoners were recaptured days later.
