An inmate disappeared from Bastøy Prison during evening rounds on Saturday. Prison guards confirmed the person remained missing by 11 PM local time. Officials said they are now evaluating which measures to implement. Local police in Southeast Norway received notification about the missing prisoner.
Bastøy Prison sits on an island near Horten in southern Norway. The facility operates as a low-security prison with minimum supervision. Prisoners live in cottages and work on the island farm during their sentences.
The disappearance raises questions about security protocols at the island facility. Prison escapes remain rare in Norway's correctional system, which focuses heavily on rehabilitation. This incident comes as authorities face increasing scrutiny over prison management.
Local residents received alerts about the situation through emergency notification systems. Police have launched a search operation in the surrounding coastal area. They advise the public to report any suspicious activity immediately.