Queensland Correctional Services, Police find Kimberly McLeod after alleged escape from Numinbah Correctional Centre
Police have got a result after a 37kg prisoner allegedly escaped and went on the run for 72 hours.
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A woman who allegedly escaped Numinbah Correctional Centre has been found less than an hours’ drive from the facility.
Queensland Police and Queensland Corrective Services teamed up to search for the 29-year-old, locating her at about 3pm yesterday.
The woman, who was found at a residence in Labrador, has been charged with one count of escape by persons in lawful custody.
She was set to appear at Southport Magistrates Court on Monday, but the matter was adjourned until January 10.
Chief Superintendent Craig Hanlon, of Gold Coast police, said the woman was recaptured at a Labrador address on Friday afternoon.
He said police were hunting associates who allegedly helped her hide out and were confident of more arrests.
“It’s good to see people who should be incarcerated and who escape incarceration to be picked up fairly quickly,” he told ABC Gold Coast on Monday.
Queensland Police continue to investigate the woman’s movements during the three days she was missing. Anyone with information is urged to come forward.
Police on the hunt for woman who escaped Gold Coast prison
December 8, 2022: Police are on a major hunt to find a 37kg woman who escaped prison in the Gold Coast hinterland.
Queensland Correction Services said Kimberly McLeod escaped from the Numinbah Correctional Centre some time on Wednesday.
She was serving 10 months for “enter other building with intent”.
They said if you see Ms McLeod to not approach her and contact police immediately on triple-0.
Ms McLeod was described to be 150cm tall and 37 kgs, with a fair complexion, blue eyes and bleached blonde hair.
They said she also had a Southern Cross tattoo on her left leg, and many other tattoos across her body.
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