Kevin Gurruwiwi: NT Police say prison escapee ‘no risk’ despite violent criminal history

The violent history of a man who escaped custody in the Top End has been revealed – after police said they do not believe the man posed a risk to the public. FIND OUT MORE.

A 21-year-old male has escaped from a facility on Willard Road, Howard Springs on March 11, 2025.

The violent history of a man who escaped custody in the Top End has been revealed – after police said they do not believe the man posed a risk to the public.

NT Police are on the hunt for the 21-year-old man who they warned may be armed.

It is also reported that he has a history of violent offending.

On top of his serious violent criminal history, it is reported that he also has a psychotic disorder, foetal alcohol syndrome disorder and ADHD.

NT Police said Kevin Gurruwiwi, who also goes by the name of Kevin Yunupingu, escaped through a window from the Forensic Disability Cottages at Darwin Correctional Centre.

Territory Corrections reported the man allegedly escaped from the facility on Willard Rd, Howard Springs about 10.20pm on Tuesday.

He was last sighted during a routine bed check about 7pm.

Later that night his electronic monitoring device alerted corrections staff that it had been removed 16 km away on Catalina Rd and Flockhart Dr in the Palmerston suburb of Marlows Lagoon.

Additional police resources have been sent to the area as investigations continue.

While police said they don’t believe he posed a risk to the general public, they also advised members of the community to not approach him.

Police urge anyone with information to contact police on 131 444, quoting reference number P25068454, or to report anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Originally published as Kevin Gurruwiwi: NT Police say prison escapee ‘no risk’ despite violent criminal history