Man escapes from correctional facility at Glen Innes

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a prisoner who escaped from a minimum security correctional facility at Glen Innes.

Ben MICHIE, 27, was reported missing from the facility on the Gwydir Highway, near Glen Innes, about 8.50am today (Tuesday 28 May 2019).

MICHIE is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 175cm tall, of medium build with brown hair and blue eyes.

MICHIE is known to frequent the Hunter Valley, Mid North Coast and western Sydney areas.

Police are warning members of the public not to approach the man, but to instead call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Anyone with information about these incidents is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.

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