Search underway for escapee at Broken Hill

Police are appealing for information to locate a man who escaped from custody at Broken Hill in the state's west.

Zac Riley, aged 24, was last seen at a corrective services facility attached to Broken Hill Local Court around 12.00pm today (Monday 14 January 2024).

Officers attached to Barrier Police District were notified and have been conducting inquiries to locate him.

Zac is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, thin build,170-175cm tall, with black hair, black beard and moustache.

Anyone who sees Zac is urged not to approach him but to contact Triple Zero(000) immediately.

Anyone with information about Alex's whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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