Tennant Creek, NT: Jaiden Miller escapes police custody from Barkly Work Camp, on the run
Police said the man escaped from their custody on Sunday afternoon.
A frantic manhunt is underway after a man escaped police custody on Sunday.
Jaiden Miller was at Barkly Work Camp in Tennant Creek when he went missing around 5.20pm.
NT Police said the 28-year-old is believed to have removed his electronic monitoring device and escaped the prison camp.
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Police are desperately trying to find the man and are urging him to hand himself in.
He was last seen wearing blue shorts and a yellow shirt.
It is not clear what Mr Miller was in prison for.
Members of the public are urged not to approach Mr Miller if they spot the prisoner.
Anyone with any information about Mr Miller’s whereabouts is urged to contact police on 131 444 and quote reference number P26240505.
Anonymous reports can also be made to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
