Craig “Lazie” Lynch, 28, became a cult figure thanks to his defiant status updates on the Internet social networking site.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
There was also a separate Facebook page, “Where is Craig ‘Lazie’ Lynch?”, calling for information which could lead to his capture.<\/p>\n
Lynch was serving a seven-year term for aggravated burglary when he escaped prison in Suffolk, eastern England, in September.<\/p>\n
But he could now have his spell behind bars extended after being charged with escaping from lawful custody.<\/p>\n
Lynch, who was recaptured in Kent, southeast of London, on Tuesday night, is due to appear in court later Wednesday.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n