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Police have issued an urgent 'do not approach' warning after a man absconded during a visit from a secure unit.
Shaun Paul Smith went missing during the visit to Preston from the unit last Thursday (April 25), police said. Officers now believe Shaun, who may also go by the name Aemon Martin, is in Manchester.
He was spotted in the Tesco Express in Piccadilly Gardens at around 8.30am yesterday morning (Tuesday, April 30). Police said members of the public should 'remain vigilant' and call 999 if they see him.
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Shaun was also spotted on Bank Street in Rawtenstall last Friday. He is described as being a white man of slim build. He has grey hair, a beard and moustache.
He was last seen wearing a hat, with cream jeans, a grey/red t-shirt, grey cardigan and black coat. He was also wearing black trainers and a backpack, Greater Manchester Police said in an appeal.
Officers also shared a number of pictures of him, including two CCTV images. In a post on social media, GMP said: "#APPEAL | You may have seen our colleagues from Lancashire Police appeal for your help to find Shaun Paul Smith, who absconded during a visit to Preston from a secure unit on Thursday 25 April.
"Through in-depth enquiries we now believe he is in Manchester and our officers are investigating. We’re now refreshing the appeal for Shaun, who may also go by the name Aemon Martin. "
Officers added: "We’re asking the public to remain vigilant and report any sightings to us and if you see him, please do not approach him but contact us on 999 quoting Log 1118 of 30/4/2024."
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