The charity Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £5,000 for information on the whereabout of a 33-year-old man who escaped from hospital while under arrest.
Ipswich man Daryl Taylor was charged with seven sexual offences involving the sexual abuse of children on Sunday, 11 August 2024. He was taken to Ipswich Hospital for treatment afterwards, where he later escaped at around 10pm.
He was sentenced on 27 July 2023 to three years’ imprisonment for the offences of assault causing actual bodily harm and attempting to pervert the course of justice.
Please do not to approach Taylor. If you know of his whereabouts, contact the police directly or the charity Crimestoppers if you wish to stay 100% anonymous.
Daryl Taylor
***Crimestoppers – who are independent of the police – is supporting the investigation by offering a reward of up to £5,000 for information they exclusively receive that leads to the arrest of Daryl Taylor. The reward is available for three months and is due to expire on 6 November 2024.***
Taylor is described as white and approximately 5ft 9in tall, with a stocky build, short brown hair and a beard. He has a distinctive look with tattoos on his face, neck, arms and legs. When he absconded from hospital he was wearing a black and grey North Face jumper and matching jogging bottoms and black Adidas sliders.
He has links to Ipswich and in particular the Chantry and Hollesley areas in Suffolk.
Phillip Breckon, Eastern Regional Manager at the charity Crimestoppers, said: “Our charity is backing the effort to catch this high-risk fugitive by offering a reward and reminding people that they have the option to use Crimestoppers and stay anonymous.
“We know that people can be reluctant to speak to law enforcement and give their details, especially when it involves dangerous criminals. Crimestoppers offers a safe alternative, guaranteeing complete anonymity. No police. No courts. No witness statements.
“If you know where Daryl is located, please speak up. Crimestoppers is open 24/ 7, 365 days a year via our website and also on the phone. Your information could make all the difference and you’ll be helping to keep people and communities safe.”
