Arrest of escapee, Mackay

Detectives investigating an alleged unlawful escape from custody incident from a Rockhampton correctional centre on January 28 have arrested the man at Mackay today.

At about 11am, police acting on information from a member of the public located the man at an address in George Street, South Mackay.

The man was arrested without incident and transported to the Mackay Watchhouse where he will be charged with one count of escape by persons in lawful custody.

It is expected the man will appear in the Mackay Magistrates Court this afternoon.

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