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Manhunt underway for inmates Jamie Lauder and Justin Roberts after alleged escape from Darwin Correctional Centre

Jamie Lauder and Justin Roberts allegedly escaped from the Darwin Correctional Precinct on Saturday night.  (Supplied: NT Police)

Northern Territory police are searching for two inmates who allegedly escaped from Darwin's prison over the weekend.

Police allege Jamie Lauder, 20, and Justin Roberts, 23, escaped from the low-security compound of the Darwin Correctional Facility in Holtze on Saturday night. 

Corrections reported the alleged escape to police after identifying the pair on CCTV footage fleeing the compound. 

In the footage, they were wearing yellow prison shirts and khaki shorts. 

Anyone who has information regarding the whereabouts of the pair is urged to contact police on 131 444. 

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