Police are still searching for two armed offenders who escaped from the Nuku'alofa Central Police custody early morning, Tuesday, January 31.

Deputy Police Commissioner Pelenatita Fe'ao Vaisuai warned the public that the two escapees are armed and dangerous and not to approach them.

A Tactical Response Group is currently carrying out the search but have not located them today.

Viliam Kupu and 'Amoni Fifita are both in their 20's were last seen at around 3:00pm on 31 January at Kolovai, where they robbed a shop owner at gun-point.

Kupu was wearing a black t-shirt with black shorts and Fifita was wearing a white sleeveless t-shirt, greenish shorts and a blue cap.

"If anyone has information on their whereabouts they can contact their local police station. If you see them, please do not approach and call 922 immediately." Dep Com Vaisuai stated.

Kupu was in custody for grievous bodily harm charges and Fifita for robbery and theft charges