A tip-off from the public led to the arrest of a wanted man in the Arnold Valley near Greymouth yesterday.
Several police staff were called out, including a police dog and handler, to track a 26-year-old Christchurch man after he fled into the bush when police visited an Arnold Valley property, near Stillwater, yesterday afternoon.
Greymouth prevention sergeant Paul Watson said police had gone to the property after receiving information that a man who had been travelling in a stolen vehicle was in the area.
"Staff went out to the address based on the information and located the stolen vehicle.
"The arrested male took off into the bush," Mr Watson said.
Police staff called for back up and a dog and handler eventually tracked down the wanted man, who was bitten when he tried to get away.
The offender suffered "minor bite wounds" and after medical treatment in Greymouth he was kept in custody overnight.
Mr Watson said the offender was wanted for multiple offences in Christchurch, besides theft and other outstanding matters. He had been returned to Christchurch.
- Brendon McMahon
