Escaped sex offender Mana Lumm is back in custody after he was located on Friday night in Richmond. 

A man hunt began after he escaped from a central Victorian correctional facility on July 27. 

Members from the Fugitive Taskforce received valuable information that led them to a River Street premises where Lumm was found about 7.15pm. 

He was taken into custody without incident and is back behind bars. 

He faces additional charges of escape, criminal damage and assault with a weapon following his escape. 

Police thanked the community for assistance with the investigation.