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Suspected Heathrow warehouse armed robber Peter Blake has gone on the run from his trial at the High Court in London, Scotland Yard has said.Suspected Heathrow warehouse armed robber Peter Blake has gone on the run from his trial at the High Court in London, Scotland Yard has said.
Mr Blake, 57, went missing on Wednesday. Mr Blake, 57, who police described as dangerous, went missing on Wednesday.
He is one of four men who are standing trial for armed robbery, at Heathrow Airport in 2004. He is one of four men standing trial over a £1.75m armed robbery at Heathrow Airport in 2004.
The four men have appeared in court in the first crown court criminal trial to be held without a jury in England and Wales for more than 350 years. It is the first crown court criminal trial to be held without a jury in England and Wales for more than 350 years.
Police say Blake went missing at 1415 GMT in the vicinity of the Royal Courts of Justice. Police said Mr Blake went missing at 1415 GMT in the vicinity of the Royal Courts of Justice.
Officers have appealed for information in a bid to trace his whereabouts.Officers have appealed for information in a bid to trace his whereabouts.
He is described as white, 5ft 7in (1.7m) tall with blue eyes and grey receding hair. He is described as white, 5ft 7in (1.7m) with blue eyes and grey receding hair.
The defendant was last seen wearing dark trousers and a black anorak style raincoat.The defendant was last seen wearing dark trousers and a black anorak style raincoat.
Det Supt Stuart Cundy, of the MPS Flying Squad, said: "Peter Blake is considered dangerous and we would ask members of the public not to approach Peter Blake, but if they do see him to call 999 immediately."Det Supt Stuart Cundy, of the MPS Flying Squad, said: "Peter Blake is considered dangerous and we would ask members of the public not to approach Peter Blake, but if they do see him to call 999 immediately."
An all ports warning has been issued.An all ports warning has been issued.