Charges: escape from correctional facility, Mareeba

Police have charged a 19-year-old man who escaped from Lotus Glen Correctional Facility at Mareeba this morning.

Police located the man on Atkinson Street at Manoora this morning and he was transported to the Cairns Watchhouse before being charged with escape lawful custody, burglary, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, stealing and unlicensed driving.

He is scheduled to appear in the Cairns Magistrates Court tomorrow.

Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.

Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.

For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444.