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7NEWS
3 days ago
- 7NEWS
Prisoner escapes on big red tractor from Far North Queensland correctional farm
A convicted offender has sparked a major police search after escaping from a low-security prison farm on a big red tractor. Police say Michael Graeme Rennie, 43, was last seen around 10:20am on Sunday morning driving a Red Massey Tractor with a front bucket, while carrying out duties at Lotus Glen Low Custody Correctional Centre in Far North Queensland. His disappearance was discovered during a midday headcount. Detective Inspector Jason Chetham confirmed the prisoner — and the tractor— remain unaccounted for. 'We are seeking information in relation to the believed absconsion of Michael Graeme Rennie from the Green Correctional Centre yesterday,' Chetham said. 'He was conducting duties at the facility using a Red Massey Tractor, which is also currently unaccounted for. 'So we believe he may well have left the facility with the tractor.' The escape did not appear to involve ramming through any barriers. 'No, I don't believe so,' Chetham said. 'The Tablelands Criminal Investigation Branch are leading the investigation, so hopefully we'll have some more clarity later this afternoon about the exact manner in which he left the facility.' While prisoner escapes are rare, the method has taken even seasoned officers by surprise. 'Yes, I haven't heard that one before — I don't think anyone's left in a tractor before,' Chetham added. The Tablelands region, known for agriculture, is not unfamiliar with tractors on public roads. 'The Tablelands is an agricultural sector, so tractors on the road are not something that would turn a lot of heads,' Chetham explained. Authorities believe Rennie, who is originally from Far North Queensland, may attempt to reach family in the area. 'He doesn't have far to go to get to family, so that is obviously an angle we're ruling out at the moment,' Chetham said. Rennie is described as 174cm tall with a light build, fair complexion, blue eyes and fair hair. He has numerous distinctive tattoos, including a gun on his left shoulder, a clown with a gun on his ribs, and full Celtic sleeves on both arms and one leg. Police are urging the public to avoid approaching him. 'Contact police immediately and convey the information. We'll act on it ASAP,' Chetham said. 'We don't have specific concerns about what he might do in the community or that he is targeting anyone, but we certainly ask people not to approach him.' Rennie is currently serving six years, three months and 23 days for a string of serious offences, including assault, burglary, vehicle theft, and drug and weapons charges. Stream free on
Perth Now
4 days ago
- Perth Now
Prisoner on the run after shock escape
A prisoner is on the run after a shock escape by tractor from a correctional facility in Far North Queensland. Michael Graeme Rennie, 43, is serving a six year, three month sentence for various offences including serious assault, motor vehicle offences, theft and burglary offences and drugs and weapons offences, at Low Custody Correctional Centre. He was conducting his work duties on a correctional farm on Sunday when he escaped. Michael Graeme Rennie has absconded from Lotus Glen Low Custody Correctional Centre on Monday, allegedly when conducting his work duties. Queensland Police Credit: NewsWire Rennie was last seen driving a Red Massey Tractor with an attached bucket. The correctional facility offers programs in the fields of both farming and industry, to equip inmates with skills in preparation for their release. The Queensland Police have warned the public to not approach him if seen and to immediately contact authorities. Rennie was last seen driving a Red Massey Tractor at Low Custody Farm, before his escape. Queensland Police Credit: NewsWire Rennie is described having fair hair and complexion with blue eyes, with a light build standing at 174cm and weighing 56kg. He also has a number of body markings, with the upper half as follows: a gun tattoo on his left shoulder, a dragon and skull on his right shoulder, with a screamer on his top shoulder blade, a clown with a gun on his left ribs, the letters 'SMP', a gargoyle, a demon holding a skull with horn and 3 names on his left arm, multiple dog bites and scars on his left arm, and on his right arm, a Celtic design, skull clown, full sleeve on forearm and knuckle dusters. The lower half of his body includes a knee to ankle brick wall, panther, anarchy sign, skull, 4 headstones, clown face and 8 ball on his left leg, a Celtic sleeve on his outside right calf, a star on his right foot, and a joker with crown on the side of his right knee. Anyone with information is urged to contact Policelink through the online suspicious activity form which operates 24 hours per day or call 131 444. Anonymous reporting of any information can also be done at Crime Stoppers by calling 1800 333 000.
The Advertiser
4 days ago
- The Advertiser
Tractor escape: prisoner convicted of assault and weapons charges on the run
A major search operation is underway after a prisoner escaped while performing work duties on a correctional centre farm. The prisoner, 43-year-old Michael Graeme Rennie, was last seen driving a Red Massey Tractor before allegedly absconding from Queensland's Lotus Glen Low Custody Correctional Centre on June 1. Rennie was serving more than six years in the low-custody farm after he was convicted of a range of crimes. His crimes included serious assault, motor vehicle offences, theft, burglary, drugs and weapons offences, police said. Police warned members of the public to give the man a wide berth if he is spotted. "If you have seen this man, you should not approach him and contact police immediately by calling Triple Zero," Queensland Police said. Lotus Glen Low Custody Correctional Centre, around 25 kilometres south of Mareeba, accommodates high and low security prisoners. Rennie is described as 174 centimetres tall, with a weight of around 56 kilograms, a fair complexion and blue eyes. He has a number of tattoos, including a clown with a gun on his left ribs, a demon holding a skull with horns on his left arm and a Celtic design on his right arm. If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24 hours per day at or call 131 444. You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via 24 hours per day or by calling 1800 333 000. A major search operation is underway after a prisoner escaped while performing work duties on a correctional centre farm. The prisoner, 43-year-old Michael Graeme Rennie, was last seen driving a Red Massey Tractor before allegedly absconding from Queensland's Lotus Glen Low Custody Correctional Centre on June 1. Rennie was serving more than six years in the low-custody farm after he was convicted of a range of crimes. His crimes included serious assault, motor vehicle offences, theft, burglary, drugs and weapons offences, police said. Police warned members of the public to give the man a wide berth if he is spotted. "If you have seen this man, you should not approach him and contact police immediately by calling Triple Zero," Queensland Police said. Lotus Glen Low Custody Correctional Centre, around 25 kilometres south of Mareeba, accommodates high and low security prisoners. Rennie is described as 174 centimetres tall, with a weight of around 56 kilograms, a fair complexion and blue eyes. He has a number of tattoos, including a clown with a gun on his left ribs, a demon holding a skull with horns on his left arm and a Celtic design on his right arm. If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24 hours per day at or call 131 444. You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via 24 hours per day or by calling 1800 333 000. A major search operation is underway after a prisoner escaped while performing work duties on a correctional centre farm. The prisoner, 43-year-old Michael Graeme Rennie, was last seen driving a Red Massey Tractor before allegedly absconding from Queensland's Lotus Glen Low Custody Correctional Centre on June 1. Rennie was serving more than six years in the low-custody farm after he was convicted of a range of crimes. His crimes included serious assault, motor vehicle offences, theft, burglary, drugs and weapons offences, police said. Police warned members of the public to give the man a wide berth if he is spotted. "If you have seen this man, you should not approach him and contact police immediately by calling Triple Zero," Queensland Police said. Lotus Glen Low Custody Correctional Centre, around 25 kilometres south of Mareeba, accommodates high and low security prisoners. Rennie is described as 174 centimetres tall, with a weight of around 56 kilograms, a fair complexion and blue eyes. He has a number of tattoos, including a clown with a gun on his left ribs, a demon holding a skull with horns on his left arm and a Celtic design on his right arm. If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24 hours per day at or call 131 444. You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via 24 hours per day or by calling 1800 333 000. A major search operation is underway after a prisoner escaped while performing work duties on a correctional centre farm. The prisoner, 43-year-old Michael Graeme Rennie, was last seen driving a Red Massey Tractor before allegedly absconding from Queensland's Lotus Glen Low Custody Correctional Centre on June 1. Rennie was serving more than six years in the low-custody farm after he was convicted of a range of crimes. His crimes included serious assault, motor vehicle offences, theft, burglary, drugs and weapons offences, police said. Police warned members of the public to give the man a wide berth if he is spotted. "If you have seen this man, you should not approach him and contact police immediately by calling Triple Zero," Queensland Police said. Lotus Glen Low Custody Correctional Centre, around 25 kilometres south of Mareeba, accommodates high and low security prisoners. Rennie is described as 174 centimetres tall, with a weight of around 56 kilograms, a fair complexion and blue eyes. He has a number of tattoos, including a clown with a gun on his left ribs, a demon holding a skull with horns on his left arm and a Celtic design on his right arm. If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24 hours per day at or call 131 444. You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via 24 hours per day or by calling 1800 333 000.
