A convicted rapist and armed robber was on the run in New Providence last night after escaping from Her Majesty’s Prison.
Police are searching for escaped prison inmate Barry Parcoi, 43, who is serving a life sentence for rape and forcible detention with intent, as well as a 20-year sentence for armed robbery.
He is described as armed and extremely dangerous.
According to reports, some time between Wednesday night and the early hours of yesterday, Parcoi escaped from the medium security housing cell block where he has been detained for the past two years.
Prior to that he had spent 19 years in maximum security.
Prison officials suspect that Parcoi, who has a long list of charges against him, including possession of an unlicensed firearm, possession of ammunition and escape from lawful custody, was able to break out through the bathroom wall.
Source: Karin Herig, The Tribune
