Fugitive Prisoner on the Run After New Year’s Day No-Show

Faruk Suleman skipped out after being temporarily released from an open prison on New Year’s Day — and hasn’t been seen since.

Convicted Criminal Serving 13½-Year Sentence

Suleman was jailed in 2018 at Leicestershire Crown Court. He’s serving 13 years and six months for conspiracy to commit robbery, possession of firearms (including imitation guns), and producing and possessing Class B drugs with intent.

Wanted Man with Distinctive Tattoos and Aliases

  • Age: 52
  • Height: About 5ft 9in
  • Build: Medium
  • Appearance: Bald head, brown eyes, may have facial hair, sometimes wears glasses
  • Tattoos: Full sleeve on one arm and a Liver bird on the other
  • Also Known As: Mohammed Ismail
  • Has connections to Birmingham, Staffordshire, and Sheffield

Public Urged: Don’t Approach, Call Derbyshire Police

If you see Suleman, do not approach him.

Contact Derbyshire police immediately quoting reference 977 of 1 January.

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