Prisoner on run in Ayrshire - public urged not to approach
James Fitzpatrick failed to return to Castle Huntly jail
Police are trying to trace an escaped prisoner who's on the run in Ayrshire.
36-year-old James Fitzpatrick was allowed out of Castle Huntly near Dundee for an approved visit - but has failed to return.
He is described as being white, around 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 and had a yellow JD Sports carrier bag and a black holdall bag.
He was last seen in Irvine town centre around 11.20am on Monday, 29 December, and may have boarded a bus heading to Ardrossan.
Members of the public are advised not to approach him if they see him, but to contact police.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact 999, quoting reference 2717 of Monday, 29 December, 2025.
Alternatively contact Crimestoppers through 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.