THIS is the convicted rapist being hunted by cops after he failed to return to a jail in Co Derry.
Wanted sex offender John Patrick Smyth has been unlawfully at large from Magilligan jail since Monday.
The 29-year-old had been allowed on home leave but failed to return to the prison by September, 14.
Drug user Smyth was serving a sentence for gross indecency with or towards a child, rape, aggravated assault, armed with offensive weapon with intent to commit offence and threats to kill.
He is described as having a fair complexion, of 1.7 metres tall of medium build.
Smyth is said to have blue hair and brown eyes.
His distinguishing marks are: Back – Upper – Scar – Left shoulder, Leg – Lower Left – Scar, Leg – Lower Left – Scar, Back – Upper – Scar, Back – Upper – Scar – Lt shoulder, Back – Upper – Scar, Hand – Right – Tattoo – Ftw & dots on knuckles, Hand – Right – Tattoo – Ftw + dots on knuckles, Hand – Left – Tattoo – Dots, Hand – Left – Tattoo – Dots, Arm – Lower Right – Tattoo – Y.I.R.A, Arm – Lower Left – Tattoo – Tyler, Arm – Upper Left – Vaccination Mark’.
Anyone who knows of his whereabouts is asked to ring police on the 101 non-emergency number or alternatively contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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