Police hunting Camp St escapee in Port Mourant backlands

A police patrol in the area

Berbice police yesterday launched a manhunt for Camp Street Prison escapee, Stafrei Hopkinson Alexander in the Port Mourant backlands on the Corentyne.

According to Commander of B Division, Ian Amsterdam, investigators received reliable information that Alexander, who is wanted for escaping lawful custody and murder, was spotted in the Port Mourant area. As of late yesterday afternoon, police were in the backlands carrying out the search. However, last night, Amsterdam confirmed to Stabroek News that the team of police had since returned from the area empty-handed.