Fraudster on the run after absconding from prison
Paul Haughey is being sought by police
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Police are searching for a convict who has absconded from an open prison in Derbyshire.
Derbyshire Police said Paul Haughey left HMP Sudbury, near Ashbourne, between 11:00 BST and midday on Sunday.
The force described the 40-year-old, who was serving a nine-month sentence for fraud and theft offences, as white, about 5ft 9in (1.75m) tall, of medium build, with grey hair.
He was last seen wearing grey tracksuit bottoms, a dark grey lightweight bomber jacket and black trainers, officers said.
Anyone who sees the prisoner is urged to call the police.
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