UPDATE! Manhunt Under Way In Newcastle For Man Mistakenly Released From Gaol

 BY IAN CROUCH

Escaped inmate Kyle Quayle is back in custody after being arrested at Hamilton North.

The 35-year-old was mistakenly released from Grafton Gaol on the same day he was sentenced in Newcastle Local Court to one year's gaol for stealing and assault-related offences.

Following extensive inquiries, police arrested Quayle on Boreas Street yesterday afternoon (Thursday 16 April 2026).

He was taken to Newcastle Police Station and charged by virtue of an outstanding warrant for being Unlawfully At Large and will face the Bail Division Court today (Friday 17 April 2026).

A spokesperson for the correctional centre said staff released the inmate according to court information available to them.

A spokesperson for The Department of Communities and Justice says they are looking into how this occurred and will put in place measures to minimise the risk of this happening again. 

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Newcastle Police are asking for our help to find a man who's been mistakenly released from gaol.

35-year-old Kyle Quayle was serving a sentence for stealing and assault related offences when he was erroneously released from a correctional centre on Tuesday.

Police believe he's in Newcastle area.

Quayle is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, 180cm tall with a medium build, black hair, brown eyes and is unshaven.

A warrant has been issued for his arrest for being Unlawfully At Large.

Wanted man Kyle Quayle

 

Victoria Police Believe Wanted Man Is In Newcastle

 BY IAN CROUCH

Victoria Police have issued an alert in Newcastle for a man wanted for an aggravated home invasion.

21-year-old Hughie Buckley is wanted on an outstanding warrant and police in Victoria believe he is in the Newcastle area.

He's described as being Caucasian in appearance, about 185cm tall with a slim build and short brown hair.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

Hunter Police Issue Appeal For Wanted Man

 BY IAN CROUCH

Hunter Valley Police are asking for public help to find a man wanted on a string of robbery related offences.

23-year-old William Hickey is wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant and is known to frequent the Sydney and Kempsey areas.

He's described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, about 180cm tall with a thin build, blue/grey eyes, brown hair and beard.

Police are warning people not to approach him but to call Triple Zero immediately.

 

Wanted Man William Hickey

Lake Macquarie Man Wanted For Alleged Domestic Violence Offences

BY OLIVIA DILLON

Lake Macquarie Police are appealing for assistance to locate a wanted man.

29-year-old Ayden Stott-Griffin is wanted by virtue of an outstanding warrant for domestic violence-related offences.

He's described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 175cm tall, of a solid build, unshaven, and with dark hair.

He is known to frequent the Belmont area.

Anyone with information into his whereabouts is urged not to approach him, but to call Triple Zero.

Wanted Sydney Man Could Be In The Hunter

 BY IAN CROUCH

Police believe a wanted man from Sydney could be in the Hunter.

43-year-old Mohammad Mehedy is wanted on two outstanding warrants relating to alleged domestic violence offences.

He's described as being of Indian Sub-Continental appearance, about 160cm tall with a thin build, brown eye, dark brown skin and a receding hairline.

Police say he is known to frequent the Maitland area as well as several western Sydney suburbs.

Anyone who knows his whereabouts is urged not to approach him but to call Triple Zero immediately

Wanted man Mohammad Mehedy

Man Wanted On Alleged Aggravated Sexual Assault Related Offences Could Be In Newcastle

 BY IAN CROUCH

Police believe a man wanted over alleged aggravated sexual assault related offences may be in the Newcastle area.

34-year-old Brett Anthony Crawford, also known as Brett Ralph, may be travelling on public transport between Gosford and Newcastle.

He's described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 175cm tall with a slim build, grey hair, facial hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information is urged not to approach him, but to call Triple Zero immediately.

Wanted man: Brett Crawford

Police Appeal For Help To Find Dangerous Wanted Man

 BY IAN CROUCH

Port Stephens Police are urging members of the public not to approach a man wanted on outstanding warrants for assault offences.

37-year-old Kirt Field is believed to be driving a silver Jeep Cherokee with the NSW registration DF8 1F1.

He's described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 180cm tall with a solid build, black hair and brown eyes.

Field is know to frequent the Rutherford, Newcastle, Bellbird, Kulnura, Dubbo, Cobar and Chain Valley Bay areas.

Anyone who knows his whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

Kirt Field is wanted on outstanding warrants for assault

Hunter Valley Police Search For Wanted Man

 BY IAN CROUCH

Hunter Valley police are appealing for help to find a man wanted over a string of serious offenses.

They say 35-year-old Luke Atkinson is wanted on outstanding warrants for drugs, property, weapons, stealing, assault, traffic and fraud offences.

He's described as being of Caucasian appearance, 175 to 180 centimetres tall with a medium build, shaved head an unshaven facial hair and is known to frequent the Hunter Valley and Sutherland areas in SYDNEY.

Police say he shouldn't be approached and anyone who sees him should call Muswellbrook Police or Crime Stoppers.

Wanted man Luke Atkinson