Police are searching for James White, 21, who escaped from a NSW correctional facility. Picture by NSW Police
A manhunt is under way for a prison escapee in southern NSW.
Police are appealing for information to help find the inmate who was last seen at a correctional facility in Cooma about 4.40pm on July 17.
James White, 21, escaped from the minimum-security correctional facility and may be travelling to Guildford or Sydney, police say.
He is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, light build, 165cm to 170cm tall, with black hair.
He was last seen wearing a Hi-vis orange jacket, light coloured shirt and shorts.
Anyone who sees Mr White is urged not to approach him but to contact Triple Zero (000) immediately.
Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or nsw.crimestoppers.com.au
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