Dillon Mitcherson is wanted after escaping from a Cooma correctional facility. Photo: NSW Police.
UPDATE 16 July, 7:45 am: A 28-year-old man who allegedly escaped from a correctional facility in Cooma has been arrested following an overnight manhunt in the state’s south.
At about 2:30 pm on Tuesday, 15 July 2025, police were called to the Cooma Correctional Centre after reports an inmate had escaped.
Officers from Monaro Police District began the search immediately, and tracked him down at a service station on Sharp Street, Cooma – about a kilometre away – just after midnight.
The man was transported to Cooma Police Station, where he remains in custody.
Police say investigations into the circumstances of the escape are ongoing.
UPDATE 15 July, 9 pm – Police do not believe escaped Cooma prison inmate Dillon Mitcherson is armed with a shiv.
The public is still urged not to approach him, and to call Triple Zero (000) immediately if they see him.
15 July, 7:30 pm – Police are hunting for inmate Dillon Mitcherson who escaped from a Cooma correctional facility earlier today (Tuesday, 15 July).
The 28-year-old was last seen at the prison at about 2:30 pm.
Police initially believed he may be armed with a shiv.
Dillon is described as being of Caucasian appearance, of medium build, 175 to 180 cm tall, with short brown hair.
He was seen wearing a green shirt and green pants.
Anyone who sees Dillon is urged not to approach him but to contact Triple Zero (000) immediately.
Original Article published by Claire Fenwicke on About Regional.
