Hotel quarantine escapee likely used fire escape to leave Travelodge Hotel, police review finds

Adam Holmes
Updated October 22 2021 - 3:48pm, first published 3:30pm
Deputy Commissioner Donna Adams says the man who left hotel quarantine in Hobart last week is still subject to a police investigation.
Deputy Commissioner Donna Adams says the man who left hotel quarantine in Hobart last week is still subject to a police investigation.

A man who escaped hotel quarantine in Hobart early last week "likely" used a fire escape during a 10 to 20-minute opportunity while a security guard was changing their personal protective equipment, a police review has found.

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Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes

Journalist at The Examiner and Advocate, Tasmania

From Adelaide to south-west Victoria, Bendigo to Tasmania, I've provided in-depth stories in politics, environmental affairs, issues facing disadvantaged communities, legal affairs and much more. Contact me at adam.holmes@examiner.com.au or on Twitter at @adamholmes010

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