Manhunt for escaped Nowra prisoner

Police urge anyone who has seen escaped prisoner David Johnson not to approach him. Photo: NSW Police.

Police are no closer to finding a prisoner who escaped from a Nowra jail last week, and are asking the community for help.

A NSW Police spokesperson said David Johnson, aged 44, was last seen on The Links Road, South Nowra, at about 7:45 am on Wednesday 29 January.

Officers attached to South Coast Police District began an investigation to find him.

David is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 185 cm tall, with a medium build, brown hair, blue eyes and a goatee-style beard.

“He has a number of distinctive tattoos, including a dragon or snake over his right shoulder, a large animal on his thigh and a name across his back, possibly ‘Kayla’,” the NSW Police spokesperson said.

“Police have released new images of clothing he may be wearing including a grey singlet, khaki shorts and black thongs.

“He is known to frequent the ACT, Queanbeyan and Wollongong areas.

“Anyone who sees Johnson is urged not to approach him but to contact triple zero (000) immediately.”

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000. Information is treated in strict confidence.