Continued appeal to trace missing prisoner as public urged 'not to approach'
James Fitzpatrick was last seen in Stevenston, Ayrshire
Police are continuing enquiries to trace a prisoner who failed to return to HMP Castle Huntly.
James Ftizpatrick was reported missing from Scotland's only open prison on Tuesday, 30th December.
The 36-year-old was last seen at around 11:30am on Monday, 29th December, boarding the number 11 Stagecoach bus for Ardrossan in Ayrshire.
Officers say enquires have now found that he got off the bus at noon on Main Street, Stevenston, heading towards New Street and he hasn't been since.
He is described as white, around 5ft 8ins tall, of stocky build with short brown hair.
Officers say he was last seen wearing a black Nike tracksuit with white stripes down the arms and legs and carrying a yellow JD sports carrier bag and a black holdall.
Police are advising members of the public not to approach him if they see him and to call Police Scotland.