Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man who escaped from Townsville Correctional Centre last night, May 7.
21-year-old, Johnathon Barry (pictured) is described as First Nations in appearance, with a medium build, brown eyes and black hair. He also has a left ear piercing and tattoo on his left arm.
Initially, a second person, a 35-year-old man, had also escaped.
However, he has been located and taken into custody.
Investigators believe the 21-year-old may be in the Townsville area.
If you see him or know his whereabouts, do not approach him, contact Triple Zero (000) immediately.
Quote this reference number: QP2500783181
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
