Police looking for escaped prisoner

He's not been seen since Monday

Temitope Segun
Author: Louise EastonPublished 10th Jun 2026

Police have released a picture of a man they are looking for after he absconded from a prison transport van in Woolwich

25 year old Temitope Segun was last seen on the High Street just after 6.30pm on Monday 8th June

The Met Police tell us he has links to Plumstead, Abbey Wood and Woolwich.

Detective Sergeant Claudine Manning, who is leading the search, said:

“My team of dedicated officers are working around the clock to trace and apprehend Temitope Segun. It is imperative that the public contact police via 999 if they see him – or know where he may be.

“He was last seen wearing a black jacket, black trousers and black trainers and has links across south London.”

Police advise the public to not approach Temitope Segun and instead dial 999"

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