Search for inmate Daniel Briffa escapes from Langi Kal Kal Correctional Center
- Escapee is solidly built, 170 cm tall and has brown curly hair
- A manhunt is underway in Ballarat and surrounding areas
In the land of Victoria, a manhunt is underway for an escaped convict, recognizable by his curly brown hair and tattooed legs, who staged a mysterious prison break last night.
Daniel Briffa, 50, escaped from Langi Kal Kal Correctional Center in Trawalla, 40 kilometers west of Ballarat, on Sunday evening between 7:30 and 9:30 pm.
Victoria Police told the Daily Mail Australia on Monday afternoon that extensive searches are underway in Ballarat and surrounding areas.
According to local sources, a police helicopter and officers on foot “swarmed” Victoria Park near the Ballarat Pony Club Monday afternoon.
Police confirmed that the activity is related to the search for Briffa, but he is still at large.
Daniel Briffa (pictured) escaped ‘by unknown means’ from Langi Kal Kal Correctional Center in Trawalla, 40 kilometers west of Ballarat, on Sunday between 7.30pm and 9.30pm
They described him as stoutly built, about 5 feet 8 inches (170 cm) tall, with short brown curly hair, a full beard and moustache. He also has tattoos on his lower legs.
The public has been warned not to approach Briffa, although he is believed to be dangerous.
He was last seen in a “forest green” tracksuit, but may have changed since his escape.
Police said Briffa “escaped downtown in an unknown manner” on Sunday night.
He is known to have visited the Werribee, Hoppers Crossing and Tarneit areas in the past.
Briffa was serving a prison sentence for drug, theft and traffic violations.