Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a prisoner who escaped from HMP Addiewell prison in Livingston yesterday afternoon.
Steven Ross, 33, escaped whilst on escort from HMP Addiewell to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary around 5.20 pm.
It is believed that he has links to the Greater Glasgow area and other areas in Scotland.
Significant enquiries are being undertaken in an attempt to trace the prisoner.
He is described as white, 5ft 9, slim build, dark brown hair with a distinctive tramline and when last seen he was wearing dark coloured shorts, dark coloured jumper and Nike trainers with a distinctive lime green sole.
He is also believed to have a a blue 3/4 length jacket in his possession.
Police are advising members of the public not to approach Mr Ross if they see him but to contact police immediately.
Anyone who has seen him since 5.20 pm on Wednesday on 11 March or anyone who knows of his present whereabouts should contact police via 101, or in an emergency on 999.
Please quote incident number 2686 of 11 March 2020.
Information can also be passed via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where anonymity can be maintained.
UPDATE - Steven Ross has been returned to custody after being traced and arrested on Monday, 25 March.
