Scott Warner, a 37-year-old convicted robber, was reported missing from a roll call at HMP Hollesley Bay in Suffolk. He had been serving a sentence of four years and seven months for robbery and related offenses. Authorities indicated that he had connections to the Essex area, which likely aided in locating him.

Essex Police confirmed that Warner was apprehended in Colchester on the evening of Saturday, February 7, 2026, after an appeal for information from the public. The police attributed his quick capture to the cooperation and vigilance of local community members, highlighting the importance of public assistance in such cases.

HMP Hollesley Bay is classified as a Category D open prison, where inmates typically have the opportunity to participate in work and educational programs outside the facility. Warner's escape raises questions about security measures in such institutions and the protocols for monitoring inmates who are allowed more freedom.