COPS hunting an escaped prisoner wearing nothing but underwear and socks say he may altered his appearance.

       Kyle Darren Eglington, 32, made off from a prisoner transit van in Dorset after assaulting security officers, police say.

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       Cops are searching for Kyle Darren Eglington after he escaped wearing just underwear and socks Credit: SWNS

       Eglington has been described as white, five feet 11 inches tall and of medium build, with dark brown hair and a beard.

       But cops now think he may have shaved his hair off.

       Dorset Police is renewing an appeal for information as they carry out "extensive searches" to find Eglington after he escaped custody in Hardy Road, Poole, shortly after 11.10am on Saturday.

       The force said on Sunday that their search continues with the help of a National Police Air Service helicopter and the British Transport Police.

       It thinks he may have been in the West Howe area of Bournemouth in the early hours of Sunday morning.

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       People have been urged not to approach him, but to instead dial 999.

       He was remanded in custody after being charged with robbery in relation to an incident in Bournemouth on Thursday and appeared at Poole Magistrates' Court the next day.

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       Chief Inspector Neil Wright said: "I would like to reassure members of the public that we have a number of officers carrying out searches and other enquiries in a bid to locate Kyle Eglington as soon as possible and return him to lawful custody.

       "We believe that he may have changed his appearance significantly and will therefore look different to the latest image we have for him."

       Superintendent Heather Dixey, of Dorset Police, said: "I would like to reassure members of the public that we have a number of officers carrying out searches and other enquiries in a bid to locate Kyle Eglington as soon as possible and return him to lawful custody.

       "There is nothing at this time to suggest he poses a risk to the general public, however, we would urge people not to approach him and to please dial 999 immediately.

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       "There will be an extensive police presence in the area as we carry out these enquiries and officers can be approached by members of the community with any concerns."

       Dorset Police said anyone who sees Eglington should dial 999 while anyone else with information should call 101 quoting incident number 26:244 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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