Vic: Two escape from Won Wron Prison

AAP General News (Australia)
04-23-2000
Vic: Two escape from Won Wron Prison

MELBOURNE, April 23 AAP - Two inmates escaped today from Won Wron prison, near Yarram,
south-east of Melbourne.

The two men were last seen at the prison about 1pm (AEST), but were detected missing
at a general muster of prisoners three hours later.

Police said one of the escapees is a 23-year-old Caucasian, 180cm tall, of medium build,
with green eyes and a fair complexion, wearing a white shirt and black trousers.

He was serving a sentence for handling and receiving stolen property.

The second man is 22 years old, Caucasian, 180cm tall, with brown hair, blue eyes and
a fair complexion.

It is not known what clothing he was wearing, police said.

He was serving a sentence for theft.

Police have set up road blocks in the area and warned that the men should not be approached.

A police spokesman said the Won Wron facility was not a high-security prison.

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