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Prisoner missing from Dundee jail spotted on bus to Ayrshire

News imagePolice Scotland A man in a black tracksuit sitting on a bus, staring out of the window. The image is low quality and is taken from CCTV.Police Scotland
James Fitzpatrick was spotted on a bus earlier this week

A prisoner who failed to return to jail from an approved home visit has been captured on camera travelling on a bus to North Ayrshire.

Police were alerted when James Fitzpatrick, 36, did not report back to HMP Castle Huntly - an open jail in Dundee - on Tuesday.

He was last seen in Irvine town centre about 11:20 on Monday when he boarded the No 11 Stagecoach bus for Ardrossan.

He then got off the bus at 12:00 on Main Street in Stevenston, heading towards New Street. Police Scotland said he has not been seen since and officers are keen to find him.

News imagePolice Scotland A man standing next to a bus stop, wearing a black tracksuit with the hood up, holding a black holdallPolice Scotland
Fitzpatrick got off the bus in Stevenston
News imagePolice Scotland Grainy police mugshot of a man with short, cropped black hair. He is standing against a white height chart and staring directly at the camera with a serious expression on his face. He is wearing a grey sweatshirt with a black T-shirt underneath.Police Scotland
James Fitzpatrick, 36, failed to report back to HMP Castle Huntly in Dundee

Fitzpatrick is described as being white, about 5ft 8in tall, of stocky build, with short, brown hair.

When last seen he was wearing a black Nike tracksuit with white stripes down the arms and legs.

He was carrying a yellow JD Sports carrier bag and a black holdall.

Police have advised members of the public not to approach him if they see him.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to contact the force or Crimestoppers.