11 Sep 2018

Manhunt underway in the Cook Islands

11:38 am on 11 September 2018

Cook Islands police are looking for a man who escaped from Arorangi prison late this morning.

Twenty-year-old Taana John was last seen on Rarotonga Hospital road wearing black shorts, and no shirt or shoes.

Police say he should not be approached and are urging the public to contact them with any information about his whereabouts.

Cook Islands Police are searching for Taana John.

Cook Islands Police are searching for Taana John. Photo: Cook Islands Police