Police in Papua New Guinea have offered an additional 45,000 US dollars in bounty for information leading to the recapture of notorious bank robber William Kapris and his accomplice Raphael Walimini.
Last month, the Correctional Services offered a tenth of the sum but the month-long search for the two escapees has remained unsuccessful.
The Deputy Police Commissioner, Simon Kauba, says the additional incentive is necessary as it will hopefully encourage people to divulge information that may lead to their arrest.
Police say they have some leads and are working around the clock to find the two fugitives.
Last week, police arrested and charged a man for harbouring Kapris.
