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Police scramble as three escape from NT workcamp

January 20, 2025 6:56 am in by Michael Hudson

Northern Territory police have sent additional officers to the remote Nhulunbuy area of Arnhem land after three prisoners escaped a work camp over the weekend.

Around 10.40 pm on Saturday, NT Corrections reported to police two 30-year-old men and a 34-year-old man escaped the Datjala Work Camp facility.

Additional police resources have been deployed to the area, and investigations are ongoing.

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While police do not believe the individuals pose a risk to the general public, members of the community are advised not to approach them.

Anyone with information about their whereabouts is urged to contact police on 131 444, quoting reference number P25018765, or to report anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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