Police are on the hunt for a prisoner who escaped from the Townsville Correctional Centre on Sunday.
Queensland Corrective Services issued a statement revealing that Jamie Lee Roberts fled from the low security farm at the prison at around 7:30AM.
Police said that anyone who spots Mr Roberts “should not approach him” and should immediately contact police.
“He is currently serving two years and four months for assaulting police,” police said.
“If you have seen this man, you should not approach him and contact police immediately by calling triple-0 (000).”
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