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Manhunt in Melbourne After Prisoner Escapes Supervision at Brother’s Funeral

Police urge immediate reports of sightings to support a targeted search across Melbourne’s northwest.

Overview

  • Orijol Rukaj, a 47-year-old prisoner on day release for his brother’s service, left Keilor East Cemetery during the funeral on Saturday at about 1:30pm while under police supervision.
  • Victoria Police have begun a search and released his photo, asking anyone who recognises him to get in touch.
  • He is described as Caucasian, about 170cm tall, with short shaved black hair and a solid build, and he was last seen in a white shirt, black suit and Asics runners.
  • Officers say he is known to spend time in Sunbury and St Albans, which are in Melbourne’s northwest.
  • Police say he is not believed to be violent and ask people to call triple-zero for sightings or contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 with information.