Police say armed robber is potential risk to Swansea public
POLICE are continuing to look for an armed robber after he failed to return to prison.
Officers say Leon Passmore, who was due to return HMP Prescoed on Monday, is a potential risk to the public, and may be in Swansea.
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The 27-year-old was one of two men jailed at Swansea Crown Court in 2009, after being found guilty of stealing £2,000 from bookmakers Ladbrokes office in Cwmbwrla the previous December.
Passmore, then of Maytree Close, Clase, who had been wearing a mask during the robbery, had walked out of the bookies wishing his terrified victims a Merry Christmas as he left. He was convicted and sentenced to six years for robbery and possession of an imitation firearm
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He is described as white with a tanned complexion, 5ft 9in, short brown hair and brown eyes.who wished his terrified victims a happy Christmas
Police believe he may be in the city as he had contacts here. A spokesman for Gwent Police said: "It's believed there may be a potential risk to the public due to the fact that the individual is no longer in the custody of the prison service.
"Gwent Police has activated its operational plan with the aim of locating the individual and the prison are co-operating fully with us."
Members of the public are advised not to approach Passmore and call Gwent Police on 01633 838111 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
Comments
by shazzygirl80
Wednesday, February 27 2013, 10:10AM
“This guy is far from dangerous trust me. Ye he's made mistakes in life but would never hurt anybody.”
by Dave, Neath Abbey
Thursday, April 07 2011, 2:37PM
“All these prisoners who just walk out are dangerous, amazing isn't it they are not dangerous while being allowed to walk around the village but as soon as they don't return they're dangerous.”
by confused, npt
Thursday, April 07 2011, 11:39AM
“the maths dont seem to add up, a man who is a danger to the public is sentenced to 6 years in 2009 and yet 2 years later he's in an open prison and allowed out for the weekend the authorities have failed us dismally again, who the bloody hell is running our judicial system hopefully thier resignation is in the post. whats the point of having a trial and sentencing, yes it makes the victims feel justice has been done, but only on the day of the trial heads should roll, when this man is caught i would expect another 12 months to be added to his current sentence, so if my judicial maths are correct he'll be out in may”
by Valleyboy, The Valleys
Thursday, April 07 2011, 11:38AM
“What's all the fuss about ?
Perhaps his holiday flight was delayed arriving home at Cardiff or Bristol airport. Or, he could have met up with some of his other prison inmates on a weekend "all inclusive" holiday bash, and felt too unwell to return to prison.
You have to give these persons the benefit of the doubt ! They're "victims of society" and are misunderstood, ok.”
by JOHN, SWANSEA
Thursday, April 07 2011, 10:29AM
“If this man is a danger to the public what was he doing in a open Prison
With the amount of non returns to this prison think the prison authorities should to regrade it to a closed prison or close it Completly it must be worrying to the nearby public”
by veronica, swansea
Thursday, April 07 2011, 9:29AM
“Obviously, I don't know the full details but why was a potentially dangerous man out of prison anyway?”