Overview
- Kyle Quayle, who was wrongly released from a NSW correctional facility on Tuesday, is the focus of an active search in Newcastle.
- NSW Police issued a warrant declaring him unlawfully at large as officers from the Newcastle City Police District lead the search.
- Police released his photo and physical description and asked anyone with information to call CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000.
- Quayle had been serving a sentence for stealing and assault offences before the mistaken release.
- NSW Premier Chris Minns called the error embarrassing and said it should not happen again.