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A man wanted on an outstanding warrant has been arrested in Sydney's west.
Last Wednesday (8 April 2026) officers from Bankstown Police Area Command commenced inquiries after a 30-year-old man escaped from Bankstown Hospital after he was transported from Villawood Detention Centre for medical treatment.
A warrant was subsequently issued for the arrest of the man.
Following extensive inquiries officers from Bankstown Police Area Command – in company with officers from the Australian Federal Police – attended an address on June Street, Seven Hills about 4pm 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, the Dog Squad and PolAir an extensive 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).
Investigations into the man's whereabouts prior to his arrest – and if he was being harboured – are continuing.
