Following a focused operation in Upper
Hutt involving the Armed Offenders Squad, Dog handlers and
helicopter assistance Police arrested Robert BROMLEY just
after 3pm this afternoon.
A warrant was issued for
Bromley's arrest following a breach of his bail conditions.
Bromley attempted to evade Police after being sighted in a
vehicle in the Pauatahanui area by an off-duty Police
officer.
Bromley drove through to the Upper Hutt area
and on to four wheel drive tracks off Moonshine
Road.
After being spotted by the helicopter he abandoned
his vehicle and was located by Police dogs an hour later in
dense bush above the Hutt River. Armed Police were involved
as Bromley had made threats earlier in the week to harm
himself with a firearm. Bromley was not armed at the time
Police apprehended him.
State Highway 2 was closed for a
period of time while Police searched for Bromley.
Police
would like to thank the public for their patience while the
diversions were in place. Please note: This release corrects
an earlier version that incorrectly named the man as
Richard.
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