Accused court runner arrested

The man was arrested in the Sharp building nearby. Supplied photo.

A man has been arrested and charged after allegedly absconding from Tauranga District Court today.

A police spokesperson says the incident occurred at around 12.17pm.

A police officer was in the area conducting a routine traffic stop at the time and members of the public pointed out where the man had run off to.

He was arrested in the Sharp building shortly after.

'Tauranga Police would like to thank the members of the public who assisted,” says the spokesperson.

A 42-year-old man has been charged with escapes custody and is due to appear in court tomorrow.

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