Home / New ZealandMan evades police by fleeing to island on Waikato RiverNZ Herald25 May, 2023 11:14 AMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditPolice first responded to reports of a 36-year-old man “acting suspiciously” at 2.30pm on Ohinewai Landing Rd. Photo / NZMEPolice first responded to reports of a 36-year-old man “acting suspiciously” at 2.30pm on Ohinewai Landing Rd. Photo / NZMEA wanted man fled to a small island on the Waikato River in an attempt to evade officers in a dramatic police incident tonight spanning seven hours.Police first responded to reports of a 36-year-old man “acting suspiciously” at 2.30pm on Ohinewai Landing Rd. Realising he was a person of interest, police followed the man, but he evaded them by walking into a nearby paddock. Police were armed as a precaution, a police spokesperson said, and cordons were put in place.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.With assistance from the Eagle helicopter and a police dog unit, the man was tracked to a small island on the Waikato River, which he refused to leave.Police were forced to use a boat to get the man to shore, and took him into custody about 9.40pm.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from New ZealandLiveNew ZealandWeather: State of local emergency declared for Southland24 Oct 12:31 AMNew ZealandMan charged with murder after father and son killed in Auckland house fire24 Oct 12:27 AMNew ZealandEngine issue blamed for Waiheke ferry smoke that sparked mayday call24 Oct 12:00 AMSponsoredPoor sight leaving kids vulnerable22 Sep 01:23 AMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
