A man wanted on an outstanding warrant has been arrested in Sydney's west.
Last Wednesday (8 April, 2026), officers from the AFP, Bankstown Police Area Command and Australian Border Force (ABF), commenced inquiries after a man, 30, escaped from Bankstown Hospital after he was transported from Villawood Immigration Detention Centre for medical treatment.
A warrant was subsequently issued for the arrest of the man.
Following a large-scale search and extensive inquiries, officers from the AFP and Bankstown Police Area Command attended an address on June Street, Seven Hills about 3pm today (Sunday, 12 April, 2026).
It will be alleged that police observed a pair of shoes belonging to the 30-year-old man at the front of the home where a crime scene was declared.
With the assistance of police from Blacktown Police Area Command, Police Transport Command and the Dog Squad, a further canvas of the Seven Hills area was undertaken.
About 3.45pm officers from the Police Transport Command arrested the man on the corner of Hartley Road and Terminus Road, Seven Hills.
He was taken to Blacktown Police Station where the warrant was executed.
The man was refused bail to appear at Blacktown Local Court tomorrow (Monday, 13 April, 2026).
Joint investigations into the man's whereabouts prior to his arrest - and if he was being harboured - are continuing.
Police would like to thank the community for their assistance throughout the operation.
