Overview
- A 44-year-old defendant climbed out of the perspex-enclosed dock at Darwin Local Court and ran from custody as CCTV shows him sprinting down Cavanagh Street with security staff in pursuit.
- Northern Territory Police say the man was under the custody of private contractor G4S when he fled and that he was facing drugs and weapons charges at the time.
- Officers followed reported sightings that placed him near Tomaris Court in Marrara and possibly Doctors Gully in Larrakeyah and say they believe he remains in the Darwin region and may be receiving help to evade capture.
- Police released a physical description, urged people not to approach the man, and asked anyone with information to call Triple‑Zero (000) immediately.
- The escape raises questions about the handling of prisoners by contracted court security and could prompt reviews of transfer procedures and oversight of G4S operations.