Second Inmate Escapes Palen Creek Low-Security Facility

Second prisoner abscond from Palen Creek Low Custody Correctional Centre

Police and Queensland Corrective Services officers are searching for 32-year-old prisoner WIGHTMAN, THOMAS WILLIAM who absconded from Palen Creek Low Custody Correctional Centre on 29 May 2025.

He is currently serving 18 months for serious assault.

If you have seen this man, you should not approach him and contact police immediately by calling Triple Zero (000).

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24 hours per day at police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.gov.au 24 hours per day or by calling 1800 333 000.

QPS crews are also currently searching for CONNOR, MITCHELL JOHN who absconded from Palen Creek Low Custody Correctional Centre on 27 May 2025.

Second abscond

Physical Description:

Height (cm) – 187

Weight (kg) – 75

Build – Medium

Complexion – Medium

Eyes (Colour) – Green

Hair (Colour) – Brown

Body Markings:

None.

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