Escapee recaptured
A 19-year-old Umina man has been recaptured after he allegedly escaped from police custody in Umina on Friday, March 11.
The man was re-arrested around 12pm on Tuesday, March 22, at Windsor Police Station.
He was charged with having two outstanding warrants, escaping lawful custody and larceny.
He was refused bail and appeared in Penrith Local Court on Wednesday, March 23.
Police had conducted a number of inquiries to locate the man.
He was arrested by police attached to Brisbane Water Local Area Command at around 4pm on Friday, March 11, on West St, Umina, in relation to a warrant.
During the arrest, it was alleged the man managed to escape from police, running from the scene while still handcuffed.
Media Release, 23 Mar 2011
Police Media Unit NSW