Dainian Cecil Henry

With more than a week gone after the escape of wanted man Dainian Cecil Henry, police are offering a $5,000 reward to anyone who can assist with his recapture.

The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service is rewarding $5,000 to any person who can provide information leading to the arrest and conviction of Mr Henry, 28, who escaped police custody at the George Town Police Station on 25 October.

Mr Henry is reported to have made his escape by knocking aside a woman coming into the station who was carrying a baby. He made off down Elgin Avenue in the direction of the Immigration Department and officers immediately made chase but did not find him.

Police said Mr Henry was arrested over firearms related offences. Henry is of medium to dark complexion; approximately 5’ 9’’, heavy set at about 170lbs, low cut hair, and was last seen wearing a green t-shirt with yellow stripes and khaki shorts.

Mr Henry had been in custody for firearm related matters. He is also wanted in Cayman’s courts for threatening violence, resisting arrest, being concerned with the importation of cocaine, giving false name, date of birth and address to a police officer.

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Service has confirmed that Mr Henry was once a suspect in the murder of a police officer in those islands some five years ago. He was however cleared on those charges.

The public is being advised to report any sightings of Mr Henry, and persons are strongly being advised not to approach him.

Police are asking anyone with information to leave a message on an anonymous voicemail service by calling 949-4222 or call Crime Stoppers on 800-8477 (TIPS). All persons calling Crime Stoppers remain anonymous, and are eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 should their information lead to an arrest.