Police are appealing for information after a man escaped while he was under guard in the Shoalhaven on Monday.
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Just before 2pm, Harold Brown, aged 35 and known to frequent the South Coast, including the Eurobodalla, was under guard at a hospital in the Shoalhaven when he escaped custody.
Police have been told the man left the location on foot.
Officers from Shoalhaven Local Area Command immediately commenced a search of the surrounding area, with the later assistance of PolAir and the dog unit.
Police have advised the public not to approach Mr Brown, but instead to contact Triple Zero (000) immediately.
He is described as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander in appearance, 170-175cm tall with a medium build and black hair.
He was last seen wearing green shorts and no shirt.
