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Prisoner on the run in Orange

A prisoner who has escaped a psychiatric facility in the central west of NSW is believed to be armed and dangerous.

Robert Cooper left the Bloomfield Psychiatric Facility at Orange on Friday morning for day release.

Police now believe the 42-year-old is armed, dangerous and on the run.

He is known to have links in Redfern, Narromine, Gilgandra and Dubbo.

Cooper is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, 178cm tall with a medium build, black hair with a shaved head, brown eyes and a trimmed beard.

He was last seen wearing a khaki hooded jumper, black jeans and joggers.

He was committed to the facility under the Mental Health Act when he was assessed after being charged.

Anyone who sees Cooper or knows of his current whereabouts is urged to contact Triple Zero immediately and not approach him.

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