A fugitive drill rapper who escaped from prison is taunting authorities by posting videos on social media that brag about his escape, knives, and drug dealing. Tyreece Clarke-Jones, 28, who raps under the name Tallerz, escaped from HMP Sudbury on May 23. He was serving an eight-year sentence for a 2021 armed robbery that involved threats with weapons and the theft of approximately £20,000 from a convenience store.
Derbyshire Constabulary issued an appeal for information regarding Clarke-Jones's whereabouts two weeks after his escape, warning the public not to approach him. Police described him as 6 feet tall with black braided hair and a muscular build. At the time of his escape, he was reportedly wearing grey joggers, black socks, and no top. Officers have indicated that Clarke-Jones has connections across Birmingham, the West Midlands, Yorkshire, Manchester, and London.
In one of the videos shared with his 45,000 Instagram followers, Clarke-Jones appears boastful while rapping lyrics that include, "I'm with bae bae, on a date night, I put my shank (knife) in her bra." Another video shows a car being driven in a scenic area with the caption, "I'm by the sea overseas run it up." This clip links to a new music video with rapper Trizz, featuring lyrics about ill-gotten gains. The video was filmed near a road sign for Weoley Castle in Birmingham.
His lyrics also reference his criminal activities, including drug dealing and a past arrest for "conspiracy for the cash machines." He also raps, "I won't serve [drugs] to a pregnant lady but I might give her a score [£20] for a [sex act]."
Clarke-Jones previously admitted his role in a 2021 armed raid at a One Stop store in Handsworth, Birmingham. During the incident, guards were threatened with weapons.
Derbyshire Constabulary is continuing efforts to locate Clarke-Jones and is asking for public assistance. Anyone with information is urged to contact the police, referencing incident 42 of May 23, or to contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers anonymously. This incident follows reports of other inmates using social media to post videos from within prison, sometimes glorifying their crimes.