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07/06/2019
Convicted Murderer Unlawfully At Large In NI
A convicted murderer is unlawfully at large in Northern Ireland.
Police are seeking help from the public in locating 55-year-old Thomas McCabe who was sentenced to life for murder.
Mr McCabe was released from prison on licence, however following a number of breaches his licence was revoked in January 2018.
He is described as around 5'8" tall, of medium build with short grey hair. It is believed he has connections to Newry, Newtownabbey and Dublin.
Police are appealing to anyone who has seen Mr McCabe, or knows of his whereabouts, to contact officers on 101.
Detective Constable William Arnott also appealed directly to Mr McCabe to hand himself in.
Information can be provided anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
(JG/CM)
Police are seeking help from the public in locating 55-year-old Thomas McCabe who was sentenced to life for murder.
Mr McCabe was released from prison on licence, however following a number of breaches his licence was revoked in January 2018.
He is described as around 5'8" tall, of medium build with short grey hair. It is believed he has connections to Newry, Newtownabbey and Dublin.
Police are appealing to anyone who has seen Mr McCabe, or knows of his whereabouts, to contact officers on 101.
Detective Constable William Arnott also appealed directly to Mr McCabe to hand himself in.
Information can be provided anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
(JG/CM)
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