Note: This media release has been amended since the original release.

The Northern Territory Police Force is seeking public assistance to locate a 33-year-old man who escaped from NT Corrections custody in Darwin earlier today.

The man fled from Corrections custody at the Darwin Watch House on Knuckey Street sometime between 3:30pm – 5pm. He was last seen in the Karama area at around 6:30pm travelling in a blue Great Wall utility vehicle with NT registration CF 69 NG.

He is described as Aboriginal with a medium complexion, about 178cm tall with a medium build, and was last seen wearing a green shirt and blue shorts.

Police do not believe he is a risk to the public but are urged not to approach him and to contact police immediately if sighted. 

Anyone with information in relation to his whereabouts is urged to contact police on 131 444 quoting reference number P25036816, or to report anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.