Escape lawful custody charges at Townsville

Police have located two men who absconded from Townsville Correctional Centre (Low Custody Male Farm) on November 22.

The 34-year-old and 22-year-old men were located by the dog squad at 2.30am after they abandoned an alleged stolen Kia Picanto along Putt Street in Railway Estate.

They were arrested without further incident and have been returned to custody.

Both have been charged with one count of escape lawful custody and other property related offences and are expected to appear in the Townsville Magistrates Court today, November 24.

A 28-year-old prisoner remains outstanding.

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