Manhunt Underway After Prisoner Escapes from Midlands Jail
A major manhunt has been launched by authorities after a prisoner absconded from a Midlands jail over the weekend. Kieron Moss, aged 39, is understood to have left HMP Sudbury in Derbyshire during the early hours of Saturday, March 14, 2026.
The escapee was serving a three-and-a-half-year sentence for robbery at the open prison at the time of his disappearance. Derbyshire Constabulary has issued a public appeal for assistance in locating Moss, who has known links to the Clifton area of Nottingham.
Police Appeal for Information
Derbyshire Constabulary released an official statement regarding the incident: "We are appealing for the public's help after a convict absconded from Sudbury open prison. Kieron Moss left the prison in the early hours of Saturday, March 14. Moss, 39, is currently serving a three-and-a-half-year sentence for robbery. He has links to the Clifton area of Nottingham."
Authorities have provided multiple channels for the public to submit information:
- Contact Derbyshire Constabulary using reference number 26*147839
- Use the online contact form available on the force's website
- Reach out through Facebook messaging
- Call the non-emergency police number 101
Alternatively, individuals can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting the Crimestoppers website. The police emphasize that any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, could prove crucial in locating the escaped prisoner.
Background on the Escapee
Kieron Moss, a 39-year-old convicted robber, was serving his sentence at HMP Sudbury when he absconded. The open prison facility in Derbyshire houses inmates nearing the end of their sentences who are considered low-risk. Moss's escape has raised questions about security protocols at such facilities, though authorities have not released specific details about how he managed to leave the premises.
The timing of the escape—during the early morning hours of a Saturday—suggests careful planning, though police have not confirmed whether Moss acted alone or received assistance. His known connections to Nottingham's Clifton area have become a focal point of the investigation, with officers likely concentrating search efforts in that region.
This incident marks another challenge for the prison system in the Midlands region, coming at a time when resources are stretched thin across multiple law enforcement agencies. The public is advised to remain vigilant but not to approach Moss if spotted, instead contacting authorities immediately with any sighting information.
