Search underway for escapee at Cooma

PLEASE NOTE: An image of the man can be found on NSWPF social media pages.

Police are appealing for information to locate an inmate who escaped from a minimum-security correction facility in the state's south.

James White, aged 21, was last seen at a correctional facility in Cooma, about 4.40pm today (17 July 2023).

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

James is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, light build,165cm-170cm tall, with black hair.

He was last seen wearing a Hi-vis orange jacket, light coloured shirt, and shorts.

He may be travelling to Guildford or Sydney.

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

Anyone with information about escapee'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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