Clarendon man escapes police custody at Corporate Area medical facility, manhunt launched
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The police are hunting a 25-year-old Clarendon man who escaped custody while at a medical facility in the Corporate Area, where he was being quarantined.
Being sought is Marlo Headley, who is of a Palmers Cross address.
The police say Headley was in custody facing murder charges.
He is of brown complexion, slim build and about 5 feet 10 inches tall.
He also has a tattoo on his right arm above his elbow.
Reports from the Hunts Bay police are that about 4:40 a.m., Headley escaped from the medical facility.
When last seen, he was wearing brown shorts and was shirtless.
Headley is being urged to surrender to the police immediately.
Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Marlo Headley is asked to contact the Hunts Bay Police at 876-923-7111, the police emergency 119 number, or the nearest police station.
The police are also warning members of the public that harbouring a fugitive is a criminal offence and could result in prosecution.
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