Reward offered to help catch on-the-run killer Thomas McCabe

By Q Radio News

A £5,000 reward is being offered in exchange for information which helps police catch an on-the-run convicted murderer. 

Thomas McCabe (56) was released from prison on licence but following a number of breaches it was revoked in January 2018. 

Since then, he's remained unlawfully at large. 

It's understood McCabe, who's originally from Northern Ireland has connections to Newry, Newtownabbey and Dublin. 

He was sentenced to life in prison over the murder of a teenager in London back in 1990. 

Crimestoppers charity has put up the cash to encourage people to come forward with information that leads to McCabe's arrest.

Detective Constable Julie McVeagh said: “McCabe, who was sentenced to life for murder, was released from prison on licence, however following a number of breaches his licence was revoked in January 2018.

"Since then we have conducted a number of detailed enquiries to establish McCabe’s whereabouts but unfortunately at this time he remains at large.

“He is described as around 5' 8" tall, of medium build with short grey coloured hair. We believe he has connections to Newry, Newtownabbey and Dublin.

"I would appeal to anyone who has seen Thomas McCabe, or who knows of his whereabouts to contact detectives at Musgrave Police Station on 101.

“I would also appeal directly to Thomas to hand himself in.

“Information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously.

"They are offering a reward of up to £5,000 for information the charity exclusively receives that leads to Thomas McCabe’s arrest.”

A spokesperson at Crimestoppers said: “Our charity is appealing to anybody with information on Mr McCabe’s location to do the right thing and to tell us what you know, 100% anonymously. What you tell us can make all of the difference.

“It is important to remind people that assisting somebody wanted for questioning over a crime can lead to prosecution.

"Crimestoppers has been taking crime information since our charity was formed over 32 years ago.

"We have always kept our promise of anonymity to the millions of people who have trusted us and every day over a thousand people contact us online and on the phone.

“You can speak to us anonymously by calling our UK Contact Centre which is open 24/7 on freephone 0800 555 111 or you can use our simple and secure anonymous online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

"Nobody will know you contacted us, only you and you can be eligible for a reward.”