Second prison escapee recaptured at Bushy Park

Ryan Wilson, 29, a contractor of Vergenoegen, East Bank Essequibo was recaptured at Bushy Park on Wednesday, almost a week after he escaped while being transported to the Lusignan Prison.

Police Headquarters in a statement said at about 10:50hrs, ranks acted on information received and went to Bushy Park where Wilson was arrested.

Police said he was told of the allegation and cautioned. Wilson was escorted to Leonora Police Station where he is presently awaiting charges.

On Friday last, Wilson and 22-year-old Shamar Singh managed to escape after they kicked open the door of the prison van transporting them.

On Monday, Singh contacted his mother and surrendered to the Police.

Police had reported that Wilson was arrested for indecent assault while Shamar was arrested for simple larceny and the possession of narcotics.