A manhunt is under way after a convicted child rapist absconds while on leave. Both outlets report that the individual is currently missing and that law enforcement has initiated searches to locate him. Details such as his identity, the exact circumstances of how he left custody, and the location of the incident are not provided in the supplied text, but the reporting is consistent that he was released on leave and then failed to return. The reports indicate authorities are actively searching for the escaped offender and treating the case as an urgent public safety matter. No confirmed information is included about whether the escape involved force or how quickly officials became aware of his absence. Further updates are expected as searches continue and as police provide more information to the public.