When the matter for Andrew Beale, 32, was mentioned, the court waited as an officer went for him at the holding area. However, the officer returned to the court empty-handed, as Beale, who was earlier seen in the holding area, was no longer in custody.

Beale, otherwise called 'Raymond Folkes', 'Wickerman' and 'Liquerman', escaped between 11 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. He is a suspect in a murder case before the court. Beale was arrested last March and was awaiting trial on charges for murder and illegal possession of firearm and ammunition.

He is of dark complexion, medium build, and is about 170 centimetres or five feet seven inches tall.

confirmed the escape

The Constabulary Communications Network, which confirmed the escape, said Beale has scars on the upper part of his left arm and on his right shoulder, and is last known to have resided at Bayshore Park, St Andrew.

Beale is known to frequent Grants Pen and Elletson Road in St Andrew; Yallahs, St Thomas; Manchioneal, Portland; Gregory Park, St Catherine and Orange Street, Kingston.