Inmate Escapes Palen Creek Correctional Facility

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man who absconded from Palen Creek Low Custody Correctional Centre, in the Scenic Rim area, near Mount Lindesay and Mount Barney, in the early hours of this morning, May 27.

The 38-year-old man, pictured, is described as 186cm tall, with a medium build, blue eyes, ginger hair and a fair complexion.

He also has a tribal-style tattoo over his left shoulder and crown-style tattoo on his upper right arm.

He is believed to have been wearing a green tracksuit or khaki work gear.

If you see him or know his whereabouts, do not approach him, contact Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Queensland Police are assisting Queensland Corrective Services with their investigations.

Man escape lawful custody.

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.

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