Facebook fugitive captured
Craig “Lazie” Lynch, 28, became a cult figure thanks to his defiant status updates on the Internet social networking site.
Dubbed the “Facebook fugitive” by media, Lynch — whose profile picture showed him raising his middle finger to the camera — notched up tens of thousands of “friends” from around the world.
There was also a separate Facebook page, “Where is Craig ‘Lazie’ Lynch?”, calling for information which could lead to his capture.
Lynch was serving a seven-year term for aggravated burglary when he escaped prison in Suffolk, eastern England, in September.
But he could now have his spell behind bars extended after being charged with escaping from lawful custody.
Lynch, who was recaptured in Kent, southeast of London, on Tuesday night, is due to appear in court later Wednesday.
A spokesman for London’s Metropolitan Police confirmed Lynch had been recaptured but could not say whether information posted on Facebook had helped officers locate him.
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