A 35-year-old male, Malcolm Ryder, has escaped from the minimum security cottages at the Alice Springs Correctional Centre sometime between 10:00 pm and 11:45 pm last night.

He is described as being of Aboriginal appearance, 178 centimetres tall, medium build, short black hair and has a moustache.

He was last seen wearing a prison issued green t-shirt, green jumper, long black track pants and white sneakers.

Alice Springs Police are continuing searches of the Stuart Highway and surrounding areas.

Police believe that he poses no risk to the community however they advise that he is not to be approached if sighted, and for police to be contacted.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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