Man absconds from Victorian treatment facility
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Escapee Darren Higgins. (Victoria Police)
A man has absconded from a Victorian psychiatric facility during accompanied leave by jumping into a river.
Darren Higgins, 25, who is serving a 12-month treatment order for assault and property offences at the Vahland House in Bendigo, jumped into the Murray River at 8pm last night.
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He managed to swim to the other side of the bank and was last seen in the Barmah Forest.
He has been described as 180cm tall, with a medium build and dark hair.
He was last seen wearing black tracksuit pants and a white t-shirt.
Police are urging the public not to approach him if they see him.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
With AAP.
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