Great Southern prison escapee still on run

Joel Back. PIC: WA Police

Police are continuing their hunt for a 42-year-old prison escapee in the Great Southern.

Joel Back escaped from Pardelup Prison Farm near Mount Barker on Sunday morning.

He is described as being 175cm tall with dark hair, a tattoo on his left arm and a scar on his forehead. 

He was last seen wearing green clothing. 

Any member of the public who sights Joel is advised not to approach, but to call police immediately on 131 444. 

Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is urged to contact police on 131 444.
 

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