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- Saturday 25 April 2026 at 9:01 pm
Police are searching for escaped prisoner Orijol Rukaj.
Investigators have been told Rukaj attended a funeral at Keilor East Cemetery about 1.30pm on 25 April whilst being supervised.
During the service it is alleged he managed to leave the cemetery undetected.
Rukaj is described as Caucasian, 170cm tall with short shaved black hair and a solid build.
The 47-year-old was last seen wearing a white shirt, black suit and Asics runners.
He is known to frequent the Sunbury and St Albans areas.
Police have released an image of Rukaj in the hope information can be provided on his whereabouts.
Rukaj is not believed to be violent but members of the public are urged to call triple-zero (000) immediately if they see him.
Anyone with other information that might assist in locating Rukaj is urged to contact Sunshine Police Station on 9313 3333 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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