Manhunt Enters Fourth Day as Police "Close In" on Escaped Child Rapist Michael Angok

Convicted child rapist Michael Angok remains at large after fleeing Bankstown Hospital. NSW Police and AFP are monitoring Western Sydney properties for the deportee.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 11, 2026, 5:31 AM EDT

Source: news.com.au

Escape Details and Police Response

Angok made his break shortly after 9:30 am on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, fleeing the hospital grounds on foot. The initial response involved a dense deployment of assets, including:

Polair: Providing aerial surveillance over the Bankstown and surrounding suburbs.

Dog Squad: Tracking scents from the hospital perimeter.

Raptor Squad: Assisting in high-visibility patrols and ground cordons.

While investigators discovered several of Angok’s "personal items" discarded on Gallipoli Road shortly after his escape, he managed to evade the immediate perimeter. On Thursday, a fresh arrest warrant was issued, allowing the AFP to officially join the pursuit as Angok was in federal custody awaiting deportation at the time of his flight.