Red alert as prisoner escapes custody and flees into the Outback – as cops release mugshots
Police have desperately urged people to keep an eye out for a prisoner who escaped from custody in the Outback, but not to approach him.
Zac Riley, 24, was last seen at a corrections facility attached to Broken Hill Local Court in far western NSW about 1pm on Monday.
Riley is described as Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, thin build, 170-175cm tall, with black hair, black beard and moustache.
Officers from the Barrier Police District are leading the investigation to find him and put him back behind bars.
Police have issued a desperate appeal for people to keep an eye out for a prisoner (pictured) who has escaped custody in the outback – but not to approach him
Zac Riley, 24, was last seen at a corrections facility attached to Broken Hill Local Court in far western NSW about 1pm on Monday. Riley is in the photo
Anyone who sees Riley has been warned not to approach him but to call authorities immediately on 000.
Anyone with information on Zac’s whereabouts is urged to get in touch Crime Stoppers or call 1800 333 000.