Palmerston North police are searching for a dangerous prisoner who escaped from Manawatu Prison overnight.
Kerry Jason Taylor escaped from his cell and made his way out of the prison confines about 11.14pm yesterday, Detective Steve Braybrook said.
He is believed to be dangerous and should not be approached.
Taylor is 36 years old, about 179cm tall, medium build with brown, medium length hair.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
- NZPA
Police searching for escaped prisoner
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