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Serial burglar may have returned to Leeds after fleeing prison

Police say a serial burglar who fled from prison may have returned to Leeds.

Scott Pankhurst did not return to HMP Hatfield in Doncaster after he was allowed out on day release on Saturday, November 23.

He was serving a 40-month sentence for burglaries in Headingley and Kirkstall.

West Yorkshire Police are now searching for the 37-year-old and they believe he could be in Kirkstall, Headingley, Hawksworth or Horsforth.

He has been described as a slim and bald white man, who is around 5ft 10ins tall.

A police spokesman said: "Anyone who has seen him or who has any information that could assist in tracing him is asked to contact Leeds District Crime Team via 101 quoting reference 13190604616.

"Information can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

Police are also searching for convicted drug dealer Kearon Tyrone Hunter, who escaped from HMP Kirkham last month.

Kearon Tyrone Hunte lived on Rounhday Leeds when he was jailed for conspiracy to supply Class A drugs (Lancashire Constabulary)

The 32-year-old jumped over a perimeter fence at the category D prison and fled.

He is from Chapeltown and has links to areas across West Yorkshire.

He has been described as a black man of a medium build, who is around 5ft 10ins tall, with black hair and brown eyes.

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