Fugitive hands himself in to police in Taupō
- Police are searching for Samir Derek Belhajjam, 30, who escaped custody in Taupō on January 13, 2025, while being transported from court.
- Belhajjam was facing multiple charges, including alleged wilful damage and dishonesty offending, and now faces a charge of escaping from police custody.
- He fled from a police transport vehicle at Taupō District Court around 6 PM, wearing green prison-issue clothing and an orange high-vis vest.
- The public is advised not to approach Belhajjam and to call 111 if they see him, as police increase their presence in the area.
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