Large Criminal Activity
Notorious escapee still at large; investigation continues
Dangerous convicted inmate Lauititi Tualima escapes from Tanumalala Prison and remains at large, prompting ongoing police investigation and public warnings.
Notorious inmate Lauititi Tualima, with a long history of violent crimes including burglary, theft, robbery, breaking and entering, rape and grievous bodily harm, escaped from Tanumalala Prison at approximately 7 p.m. last Wednesday. Police have not yet determined how he managed to break free and are continuing their investigation. Authorities have issued a public appeal for information and have warned that the fugitive is considered dangerous and should not be approached. Tualima is currently serving a sentence of more than 20 years after pleading guilty to the rape of an Australian tourist.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Tanumalala, Samoa
- Date added
- 2026-03-25 19:58 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-03-25 19:58 UTC
- Connected threats
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