Taupō custody escape

The story so far

He was last seen wearing green prison-issue clothing and an orange hi-vis vest, and police urged the public not to approach him but to call 111. He faces multiple charges, and police searched for him while believing he was receiving help to avoid capture.^{13, 14, 15 Jan 2025}

Latest

The man has surrendered at Taupō Police Station and faces a charge of escaping custody.^{15 Jan 2025}

Key moments

1. 13 Jan 2025Man escapes police transport vehicle outside Taupō District Court on Monday evening.
2. 13 Jan 2025Police urge public not to approach him and to call 111.
3. 14 Jan 2025Police search continues; man faces multiple charges and remains at large.
4. 15 Jan 2025Police believed he was receiving assistance to avoid capture.
5. 15 Jan 2025Man surrenders at Taupō Police Station the following day.
6. 15 Jan 2025He faces a charge of escaping custody.

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