UPDATE - Rimutaka Prison Escapee Arrested

Sunday, 20 February 2022, 6:51 pm
Press Release: New Zealand Police

Just after 1pm, Police arrested Rimutaka Prison escapee John Douglas 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.

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