A major manhunt is underway across Queensland following the escape of a violent offender from the Palen Creek Low Security Correctional Centre. Nathan Kendrick absconded from the facility on Saturday morning. The 35-year-old is currently serving a sentence of 14 years and seven months for aggravated robbery. His escape highlights the escalating operational risks facing the regional correctional system, as authorities continue to balance prison populations by placing inmates with extensive violent histories into low-security farm environments.
Queensland Corrective Services and state police issued an immediate public safety warning. Do not approach him. Kendrick is considered highly dangerous. According to a detailed report released by regional authorities, the public must call Triple Zero immediately upon any sighting.
Kendrick is instantly recognizable. He has extensive tattoos across his face and body. The number “1991” is inked on his cheeks. The phrase “No remorse” sits on his left jawline. “Family” is written on his right jawline. His stomach bears the number “5150”. A large Southern Cross covers his back. He also has the words “beware of the armed and dangerous” tattooed prominently on his body.
Correctional officials discovered he was missing from Palen Creek on Saturday morning. The facility operates as a low-security farm camp. Inmates typically perform agricultural work and community service. Placing an offender with a 14-year sentence for aggravated robbery in this environment is now under intense scrutiny. Prison systems across the world frequently struggle with capacity limits, forcing difficult classification decisions.
Police have mobilized resources across the surrounding areas. The search remains active. Anyone with non-urgent information regarding his previous movements is instructed to contact Policelink at 131 444. Authorities reiterate that citizens should absolutely not engage the suspect.