Sydney Morning Herald | Prison escapee caught after allegedly crashing stolen van into petrol station bowser Sydney Morning Herald A prison escapee has been arrested after crashing an allegedly stolen van into a petrol station on NSW's south coast. The 43-year-old man allegedly stole a black Mercedes Eco van from a car park shortly after escaping a minimum security prison in Nowra ... Escapee arrested after allegedly stealing a vehicle - South Nowra NSW escapee caught after crashing car Update: Van owner rammed twice | Video |