Northern Territory Police are calling for public assistance on the whereabouts of 19-year-old Katherine man Ricardo Skeen

Superintendent Megan Rowe said at about 7:00pm yesterday, Police received a report that Skeen had escaped custody from a rehabilitation centre 30km south of Katherine.

“He is described as being of Indigenous appearance and of solid build, 170cm tall with short black hair.

“We urge members of the public to not approach Skeen, but to instead contact Police on 131444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.”