Arrest warrant issued for prisoner who breached bail conditions

Friday 21 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 21 Nov 2025, 5:57pm

Police are searching for 56-year-old Dean Shedden after he failed to return to Mt Eden Corrections Facility. Shedden, a remand prisoner, was granted bail on compassionate grounds but did not return to custody by the required deadline last Friday. An arrest warrant has been issued for his whereabouts.

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1. StuffFri 21 Nov 2025, 5:52pm

   Police issue arrest warrant for Dean Shedden after bail breach (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsFri 21 Nov 2025, 5:57pm

   Prisoner on the run after being bailed on compassionate grounds (opens in new tab)