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A convicted rapist on the run from police has been arrested.
Hiro Joe had been on the run since January 15, when he was recalled to prison following his re-arrest in December on charges of kidnapping and unlawfully taking a motor vehicle.
He was granted bail by a judge on January 5, despite police opposition, but did not reappear 10 days later as scheduled.
Detective Sergeant Andrew Fabish said tonight Joe had been arrested this evening in Foxton, after a member of the public responded to a radio broadcast about Joe and his vehicle.
Police thanked the public for their assistance.
- NZPA
