Police from Orana Mid-Western Police District are currently searching Mudgee for a wanted man who absconded from Dubbo Hospital on Thursday morning.
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It is believed the man stole a vehicle from Dubbo before leaving the city, with officers from multiple units engaging in a pursuit that weaved through the Mudgee and Gulgong areas before the vehicle was dumped near the Mudgee central business district.
The chase started close to 10am, and the alleged offender is now believed to be on foot.
A Polair helicopter has also been engaged to scout the area from an aerial perspective.
The person of interest is a caucasian male in his 30s with brown hair, and he is suspected to be either shirtless or in a blue singlet, wearing black shorts, perhaps wearing a straw hat.
Anyone who sights the man or may be able to provide information is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Mudgee Police Station on 6372 8599.