Media release

UPDATE: Arrest – Escape custody – Alice Springs

Police

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a 20-year-old male who escaped from NT Corrections while under the custody of G4S in Alice Springs on Monday.

Members from Strike Force Viper, the Fugitive Task Force and general duties located and arrested the offender this morning at a residence in Ilparpa.

He has been conveyed to the Alice Springs Watch House and is expected to be charged with Escape from lawful custody.