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20 Apr 2024 16:38
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  •   Home > News > National > Lower North Island

    Police have arrested Rimutaka Prison escapee John Willis in central Masterton

    Police have arrested Rimutaka Prison escapee John Willis in central Masterton


    Police are now investigating where he has been since escaping on Friday.

    Willis has been charged with escaping custody and will appear in court tomorrow morning.

    The 59-year-old stole a white Toyota Hiace van during the escape from his job at a horticulture nursery at the Upper Hutt prison.

    © 2024 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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