Dangerous rapist ESCAPES from prison and removes his electronic tag – and it's the second time he's got out in months
- Rapist Eric Ebatarinja has escaped from prison for second time in nine months
- Manhunt launched after he escaped Darwin Correctional Facility Sunday night
- Northern Territory Police have urged members of the public to not approach him
A dangerous rapist is back on the run after he escaped from prison for the second time in nine months.
A desperate manhunt continues for Eric Ebatarinja, 39, who absconded from Darwin Correctional Facility and removed his electronic monitoring bracelet at about 8pm on Sunday.
Northern Territory Police have urged members of the public to not approach Ebatarinja if they see him.
Members of the public are urged not to approach Eric Ebatarinja (pictured) but to call police
It's not the first time Ebatarinja has escaped from the facility after he fled in similar circumstances last September.
He has been behind bars for rape, armed indecent assault and exposing a child to an indecent film.
Ebatarinja absconded from cottage accommodation at the facility used to house serious sex offenders.
He has repeatedly disobeyed strict supervision conditions, including drinking alcohol, smoking cannabis, watching pornography and and sneaking his on-off girlfriend into the facility for overnight stays, the NT News reported.
A department spokeswoman redirected Daily Mail Australia's inquiries to police.
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Rapist Eric Ebatarinja escaped Darwin Correctional Facility (pictured) on Sunday night
Ebatarinja is described as being Aboriginal, 160cm tall, slim build, brown eyes and black/brown hair.
He was last seen wearing red and black shorts and a blue singlet.
Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to call police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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