Alleged Mongols associate on the run after escaping custody in Darwin
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At a glance
- Northern Territory police are searching for Isaac Thompson, 26, who allegedly has links to the Mongols outlaw motorcycle gang.
- Thompson escaped from custody on Sunday night while being escorted to Royal Darwin Hospital.
- Police urge the public not to approach him and to call emergency services immediately if sighted.
Northern Territory police are actively searching for Isaac Thompson, a 26-year-old remand prisoner with alleged ties to the Mongols outlaw motorcycle gang. Thompson escaped from corrections custody in Darwin on Sunday night while being escorted from an ambulance into the emergency department of Royal Darwin Hospital.
At the time, the man was handcuffed and wearing only a pair of shorts and socks.
Thompson, who is reportedly known among bikie associates as "Baby Shark," is the third individual allegedly linked to the Mongols to have escaped NT custody within the past month. At the time of his escape, he was handcuffed and wearing only shorts and socks. He was last seen running on foot along Rocklands Road.
Police have deployed specialized units, including the Fugitive Taskforce, Strike Force Trident, and the Dog Operations Unit, to aid in the search. Sergeant Kenneth Bradshaw appealed to the public for assistance, urging anyone who sees Thompson to contact police immediately by calling Triple Zero (000) and quoting reference number P26191473. Authorities strongly advise the public not to approach him directly due to the potential risk.
He was last seen running on foot along Rocklands Road.
Police are continuing their efforts to locate Thompson and ensure his swift return to custody. The ongoing escapes raise concerns about security protocols within the Northern Territory's correctional system, particularly regarding high-risk individuals allegedly connected to organized crime groups.
We're asking members of the public not to approach him. If you see him, call Triple Zero immediately.
Originally published by ABC Australia. Summarized and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.