Man who absconded from Aylesbury Vale prison remains at large one year on
A man who absconded from an Aylesbury Vale prison over a year ago remains unlawfully at large, Thames Valley Police confirmed this morning.
Jason McDonagh, 34, did not return to HMP Springhill on June 23, 2025. Thames Valley Police confirmed that McDonagh fled the prison alongside two other absconders, Daniel Hardy and Barney Casey both aged 24, who have since been located and returned to prison.
However, McDonagh remains at large. He is described as around five foot nine inches tall, of a medium build, he also has ginger hair.
He has facial hair and was last seen wearing grey tracksuit trousers and a white vest, Thames Valley Police added.
The police force also revealed that McDonagh is known to frequent Bristol, the West Midlands, Leicestershire, Leeds, Bradford, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
This morning Thames Valley Police launched a fresh appeal asking for the public’s help locating the convict. Police staff investigator, Claire Busby said: “We are appealing to the public for any information around McDonagh’s whereabouts, or anyone who may see him to get in touch. “We would advise members of the public not to approach him, but call 999 instead. If you have any information as to where he may be, you can call 101 or make a report online, quoting 43250312586. “Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact the independent charity, Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.”