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# Prison absconder caught and charged after 24-hour burglary spree and Orwell swim
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/prison-absconder-caught-and-charged-after-24-hour-burglary-spree-and-orwell-swim/
- Published: 2025-07-22T12:07:01.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:07:30.000Z
- Description: A man who absconded from Hollesley Bay Prison went on to burgle an Ipswich Post Office and a house before a swim in the River Orwell and being arrested – all within 24 hours.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Crime, #article, #Import 2026-03-16 14:43

**The details:** Damian Davies, 36, of no fixed address, was charged with multiple offences following his brief freedom from Hollesley Bay Prison on Thursday, 17 July.

- His first target was a house in Hollesley, where he smashed a window in a door to gain entry and stole a bicycle, clothing and food.
- The following morning at around 01:15, Davies struck again – this time breaking into the Post Office in Carr Street, Ipswich. He smashed the glass doors to gain entry and made off with vapes, sweets and drinks.
- Just over two hours later at 03:35, police received another call reporting that a man had gone into the River Orwell near Regatta Quay before getting out and walking along the pavement.
- Officers located Davies and arrested him on suspicion of burglary and absconding from prison.

**What's next:** Davies appeared before Ipswich Magistrates' Court on Saturday, 19 July, where he was remanded in custody. His next hearing is scheduled for Monday, 18 August at Ipswich Crown Court.

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