Fugitive Kelly still on the run nearly three years on
Crime Reporter GLASGOW’S most notorious fugitive Jonathan Kelly is still on the run from cops - almost three years on.
One of the city’s top detectives, however, insists that the hunt for Drumchapel machete thug Kelly is still very much ongoing.
Detective Inspector Greig Wilkie said Police Scotland will continue to follow up any potential sighting of him.
Kelly, who paralysed a man with a machete, was released from Low Moss Prison in Bishopbriggs on licence back in August, 2014.
Upon release, he failed to comply with his license conditions on numerous occasions.
His license was revoked on September 9, and since then Kelly has been on the run.
Detective Inspector Greig Wilkie said: “Jonathan Kelly remains unlawfully at large almost three years from when he was last seen following his release from Low Moss Prison and his license revoked after he failed to comply with imposed conditions.
“Police Scotland officers continue to work on this live inquiry and will follow up any potential sighting of him.”
The Evening Times previously revealed that it was understood that Kelly failed a drugs test in the days before he vanished and was set to be returned to jail for at least another decade.
He faced a long stretch, with no release until 2024 at the earliest. Now, the criminal has managed to dodge cops for almost three years, and it would appear they are no closer to catching him.
The charity Crimestoppers’, who named him on a hit list of dangerous criminals on the run, have even forked out a £5,000 reward for information which could lead to Kelly’s arrest.
A UK-wide appeal was also broadcast on BBC’s Crimewatch after police called on the show to help find him.
Today, a most wanted poster continues to circulate and remains on Police Scotland’s official website.
The poster states: “Kelly was born in Glasgow in 1980. He has several scars including a large scar on both cheeks, a scar on his right hand knuckle and a large scar on his right arm. Kelly occasionally has a beard.”
He is described as 5ft 9ins, of average build with short brown hair.
Anyone who has information on Kelly’s whereabouts should contact police via 101 or alternatively Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where anonymity can be maintained.