Police are now searching for three prisoners who escaped from the custody of the Lautoka Police this morning.

The three are Joeli Nukunawa, Issac Mathew James and Emosi Baledrokadroka.

They escaped from the Lautoka Police Station after 4 am, where they were kept in custody awaiting court for a case of aggravated robbery.

The three are considered to be dangerous and the public is urged to call Crimestoppers on 919 if they have information on their whereabouts.

Members of the public must also remember that it is an offense to harbor escaped prisoners and people are urged to do the right thing and report the whereabouts of the three.

An internal investigation is also underway to establish the circumstances of how the three managed to escape from Police custody.