The Northern Territory Police Force is seeking public assistance to locate a 17-year-old male after he escaped NT Corrections custody at the Alice Springs Airport earlier today.
Around 9:10am, the male escaped custody of NT Corrections staff while waiting to board a flight at the airport. Police were notified and multiple units immediately deployed to the area to establish a cordon and commence a search involving the police drone, the Dog Operations Unit and police foot and vehicle patrols.
The 17-year-old, who was reportedly still handcuffed at the time of escape, is believed to have travelled on foot north from the airport into bushland in Connellan. He remains outstanding at this time.
He is described as being approximately 183cm tall, with a slim to medium build, a dark complexion, thick black curly hair, with a short beard and moustache. He was last seen wearing a navy t-shirt, black shorts and grey crocs.
Police are actively searching for him and urge anyone who sights him to not approach and to call police on 131 444.
