A manhunt is underway in Vava’u after a jail break by an inmate at Ha’alefo prison.

Petuliki Lave. Photo/Supplied

The male prisoner, Petuliki Lave is still at large, Vava’u Town Officer Vāvā Lapota said.

It is understood the break-out happened yesterday morning Saturday 31 October.

The details of the incident have yet to be released.

A scanned photo of Vake was released on social media with Police encouraging anyone with any information to contact the Police on 71234.