You can run but you can't hide - Facebook fugitive recaptured

A criminal who taunted police via Facebook while on the run from prison in Britain has been recaptured, four months after his break-out, police said on Wednesday. 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.

Dozens of Facebook users expressed glee at his recapture on the "Where is Craig 'Lazie' Lynch?" page. "I know where he is... locked up now!" wrote one, while another added: "Ha ha ha, he not laughing now is he at the police." Lynch was recaptured in the county of Kent, southeast of London, on Tuesday night. Awesome stuff!

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Jailbreak fugitive updates Facebook page

British police have appealed for information about the whereabouts of an escaped prisoner who has been telling the world via Facebook about his life as a fugitive. Craig Lynch, 28, escaped Hollesley Bay open prison near Suffolk, eastern England, back in September, but has continued to update his Facebook status regularly -- describing everything from his meals to who his next girlfriend will be.

"Mmm i just had a 12lb venison steak. Roasted veg and chips, bangin meal. I feel stuffed but still got room for the j.d's . Hope you enjoyed the meal babe's. We'll have to eat here again" Lynch wrote on his wall. In another posting from earlier this week Lynch wrote "Is thinkin, which lucky girl will be my first of 2010!!."

Police are trying to use clues left by Lynch on his Facebook to track down where the convicted burglar may be hiding. Maybe we should all get cracking and help to track this cheeky toad down!

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