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Escapee caught

AN inmate of the Broken Hill Correctional Centre has been recaptured by police after escaping on Saturday. Bruce Smith, 24, was last seen at the facility about 2pm on 14 March. Officers attached to Barrier Police District were notified. Following inquiries, about 10.40am on Sunday 15 March, police went to a home unit in McGowen […]

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