Hunt continues for NSW sth coast escapee

A NSW prisoner remains on the run after escaping from a south coast hospital while under police guard.

Harold Brown, 35, fled from Shoalhaven hospital on Monday afternoon and police immediately began searching with Polair and the dog unit.

Brown was last seen wearing underwear or green shorts and no shirt. He is described as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander in appearance, 170-175cm tall with a medium build and black hair.