Prison break sparks local manhunt
BE AWARE
Douglas Shire residents have been encouraged to keep an eye out for an inmate that remains on the run after escaping from Lotus Glen Correctional Centre (Farm) earlier this morning.
Queensland Police and Queensland Corrective Services confirmed they continue to search for prisoner Henry Peters, 28.
Mr Peters is 174cm tall, weighs approximately 63kg, is medium build and of dark complexion, has brown eyes and black hair.
Police said he has a scar across his left eye brow and another on the inner elbow of his right arm.
Mr Peters has a two year sentence for break and enter dwelling with violence or threats.
Local police along with officers from the Corrective Services Investigation Unit are assisting in the investigation.
Anyone with information in relation to his whereabouts is urged to immediately contact police.
Thank you!
Newsport thanks its advertising partners for their support in the delivery of daily community news to the Douglas Shire. Public interest journalism is a fundamental part of every community.
Got a news tip? Let us know! Send your news tips or submit a letter to the editor here.
* Comments are the opinions of readers and do not represent the views of Newsport, its staff or affiliates. Reader comments on Newsport are moderated before publication to promote valuable, civil, and healthy community debate. Visit our comment guidelines if your comment has not been approved for publication.