This picture provided by Interpol shows Mohamed Amra, a convict that escaped from prison on Tuesday. May 14, A massive manhunt is underway in France on Wednesday, May 15, , for an armed gang that ambushed a prison convoy, killing two prison officers, seriously injuring three others and springing the inmate they were escorting.
Mohamed Amra, 30, has a long and violent criminal history that has now culminated in a high-profile search. According to French media, these nicknames reflect his elusive nature and extensive activities. Amra was born on March 10, , in Rouen, a port city on the Seine River. His adolescence was a colorful one, marked by early run-ins with the law. His first offenses occurred between the ages of 11 and 14, involving violence, theft and extortion, according to the Paris public prosecutor.
Growing up in a troubled environment in Normandy, he quickly became entangled in a life of crime. By age 15, Amra was already infamous among local law enforcement. Recently sentenced for burglary by the judicial tribunal in Evreux on May 10, he is also under investigation for an attempted organized homicide in Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray and a kidnapping that resulted in death.
By clicking Sign up, you agree to our privacy policy. He was recently detained at the Val de Reuil prison center near Rouen following his recent sentencing for burglary. Despite not being classified as an inmate of the highest level of risk, he did require high security during his transfers, necessitating an escort of three guards, which was recently increased to five, according to officials.
Just days before his escape on Tuesday, Amra attempted to saw through the bars of his cell, leading to his placement in isolation, officials said. Guards had discovered he was using tape to conceal his actions, according to French media reports.
