Two prisoners escaped from the St. Ann's Bay Lock-up this morning.

They are Anthony Brown otherwise called 'Kevin' of Mammee Bay and Windsor Heights, St. Ann's Bay, and Desrick Morrison otherwise called 'Slug' or 'Myron' of Windsor Road, St. Ann.

The police say the men who escaped about 1.00 a.m. are held on charges of illegal possession of firearm.

The police say Brown is of dark complexion, slim build and about 5 feet 5 inches tall and sports a dreadlocks hairstyle, while Morrison is of light complexion, slim build and about 6 feet tall with a tattoo on his upper body.

The men are known to frequent Marlie and Windsor Heights in the parish.

Anyone knowing their whereabouts should  contact the St. Ann's Bay Police at 972-2211 or 972-2231, the Police 119 emergency number or the nearest Police Station.