Prison escapee Shawn Harris called ‘Shawny’ was today (July 31) apprehended by joint services ranks in Mocha, East Bank Demerara without incident.
He was hiding in the bottom flat of a two story house in the village.
A husband and wife who occupied the upper flat and were present, have been arrested on suspicion of harbouring the fugitive. He was awaiting trial on a murder charge and a number of other offenses.
‘Shawny’ was among the 13 men who tunneled their way out of the Lusignan prison last weekend. So far 11 from that set has been recaptured and one was shot dead after he opened fire on police on Sunday. Paul Goriah is the only escape from Lusignan who is still on the run.
Prior to the Lusignan jail break, several notorious prisoners started a fire and broke out of the Camp Street prison, while most of them have been recaptured, three remain on the run.