Appeal to trace man who absconded from Ilford care facility

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

Police in Redbridge are appealing for help from the public to trace a wanted man.

Balasankar Narayanan absconded from his care facility in Ilford on 21 September. When last seen he was wearing a blue and white striped t-shirt and black tracksuit bottoms with a black baseball cap.

The 43-year-old has links across London, notably to Newham, Greenford, Hammersmith, Highgate and Ilford, as well as the West Midlands. We suspect he may be using the rail network and urge any staff and travellers to report any sightings of him immediately. He could potentially be anywhere in the country.

Police have made extensive enquiries to locate Narayan and those enquiries are ongoing.

Balasankar Narayanan can be violent. For an immediate sighting please don’t approach him, but call police on 999 ref 23MIS020184. If you have information that may assist police, please call 101 or tweet @MetCC.