A police search is underway for an inmate who escaped custody at Silverwater Jail in Sydney’s south-west.
Gary Glover, 44, was last seen on Jamieson Street, Silverwater about 1.30pm today.
Police said they have been conducting inquiries to locate him.
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Glover is described as being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander appearance, is about 170cm tall and has a large build.
Police said he has brown eyes, black hair and a tattoo of flag on his neck.
He was last seen wearing a green shirt, green pants, black boots, and a yellow hi-vis vest.
Police urged anyone who sees him not to approach him, and to call Triple Zero instead.
More to come.
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