Police in the Northern Territory are searching for a 28-year-old man who escapes custody and is believed to have fled from the Barkly Work Camp near Tennant Creek. Outlets report he escapes on Sunday afternoon, and authorities describe the incident as an escape from police custody.
PerthNow and The West Australian both say a major manhunt is under way. PerthNow adds that the man may have removed his tracking device, and authorities warn he could be heading to Alice Springs. The West Australian also reports police caution that he may travel toward Alice Springs. While the outlets align on the escape and the direction of possible travel, they provide limited further detail on his motives or the precise circumstances beyond custody and the tracking device claim.
