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Michael Angok, a 30-year-old detainee, managed to escape from custody at Bankstown Hospital around 9:30 a.m. yesterday. He had been transferred there from Villawood Immigration Detention Centre for treatment, authorities have reported.
Angok has now been evading capture for over 30 hours.
In 2014, Angok was convicted for his involvement in the gang rape of a 14-year-old girl in Doonside, located in Sydney’s western suburbs. For the past nine years, he has been held at Villawood Detention Centre.
Detective Superintendent Brett Van Akker of the NSW Police described Angok as “well-known to police” and urged the public to provide any information that might aid in locating him.
While Van Akker refrained from discussing Angok’s full criminal background, he emphasized that “significant police resources” are being employed to ensure his apprehension.
Personal items belonging to the 30-year-old were found on Gallipoli Road in Condell Park after his escape.
He is described as being of African appearance, about 175cm to 180cm tall, of thin build with short black hair.
He was last seen wearing a black hooded jumper, grey tracksuit pants and white ‘croc’ sandals.
Angok previously lived in the Blacktown area and may use public transport.
“If anyone knows the whereabouts of this individual, I urge them to come forward and contact police through Crime Stoppers or Triple-Zero,” Van Akker said.
As the search continues, anyone who sees Angok is urged not to approach him but to contact Triple Zero (000) immediately.
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