ST CATHERINE, Jamaica – Police have reported that one of five male prisoners who escaped from the Spanish Town Lock-up on Saturday, December 19, is back in custody.

He is Jevon Bashford, 20, of Big Lane in Central Village, St Catherine who was charged with illegal possession of firearm and ammunition.

Bashford was recaptured on Spanish Town Road in St Andrew by lawmen carrying out patrol duties in the area about 6:30 pm on Sunday.

Information received is that during a check of the facility, it was revealed that five prisoners were missing from their cells. It is believed the men escaped by cutting a grille.

The Police remain on the look-out for two other escapees. They are:

Andre Siddon, 19, of Lindel Close, Frasers Content, Spanish Town, St Catherine who was sentenced  for illegal possession of firearm and ammunition and assault respectively, and Omar Bramwell, 27, of Red Church Street, Spanish Town, St Catherine.

Anyone with information that can lead to the recapture of these prisoners is being asked to contact the Spanish Town Police at 984-2305, Police 119 emergency number or the nearest police station.