Media release

Call for information - Escaped prisoners - Nhulunbuy

Police

The Northern Territory Police Force is calling for information to help locate two male prisoners who escaped from the Department of Corrections' Datjala Work Camp this evening.

At 6:40pm, Police were contacted and informed that two male prisoners had escaped the work camp about 6:10pm.

Both prisoners are Aboriginal males who are 23 and 24-years-old respectively.

The 23-year-old is described as being about 165cm tall with a large build and short, brown hair.

The second escapee is described as 170cm tall with a medium build and short, black hair.

Both prisoners were last seen wearing yellow t-shirts and blue or khaki shorts.

People should not approach the men if they see them, instead Police urge anyone with information on their whereabouts to contact them on 131 444 and quote reference number P25268514.

You may also report anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.