26 Aug 2011

Violent inmate escapes from Tongariro-Rangipo jail

4:18 am on 26 August 2011

An inmate with a history of serious violence has escaped from Tongariro-Rangipo Prison prison in the central North Island.

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Police say they are urgently seeking information to help find Lex Miller, 48.

He escaped the prison on Thursday afternoon and is believed to be in possession of a stolen silver 1994 Toyota Camry sedan.

He was wearing a tan shirt, blue jeans and white trainers.

Police believe Miller may be heading to the Whakatane area.