SA Escapee snubs law on social media

South Australian police believe a teen escapee on is under 'immense stress', despite showing off and posting about his new-found freedom on Facebook.

Officers have made a direct appeal to a 17-year-old who is still on the run, after he, along with eight others, broke out of the Cavan Training Facility in Adelaide's northern suburbs, on Monday night.

But one look at the teen's Facebook page shows he's not interested in surrendering his freedom yet.

He's nicknamed himself "Chopper", and his display picture shows him holding a rifle.

He's also posted comments on the page about the media coverage surrounding the mass break-out at about 7pm on Monday night.

Commenting on a picture from an article on him, he wrote "How bout that!", to which his other friends commented:

"Good to see you've come a long way from being a skinny kid... Good luck n don't get caught."

And, "I seen ya on TV and almost pi***d myself!"

Friends of the teenager joked about his escape, saying he was "funny" and a "gangsta".

Chief Inspector Alby Quinn, from SA Police, said despite the teen's actions on social media, officers have information to suggest he's feeling the heat, and has shaved his head in order to change his appearance.

"We’ve also had some information that despite the bravado that he’s showing on Facebook, that he’s under considerable stress."

"For that reason, I’m just renewing my appeal to Shane, or any of his family, friends or the community to hand himself in."

"Mid-last year, Shane did hand himself in to us, and therefore we know that he is capable of doing that, and making the correct decision."

Last one on the run

The 17-year-old is the last of the escapees to be captured and has a criminal history of assault, theft, serious criminal trespass and driving offences.

Police have warned the public not to approach him, and Chief Inspector Alby Quinn of the Elizabeth Local Service area said they had already received information from the community on his movements.

"He knows all South Australian Police (SAPOL) are looking for him, he knows the general community will call police if he's seen."

"It's obvious he'll be under a great deal of stress and pressure, and SAPOL will continue to pursue him until he is located and arrested," Chief Insp Quinn said.

"My message is - hand yourself up to police so this situation can be resolved quickly and safely for everyone involved."