Source: Radio New Zealand
Hutt River. File photo. RNZ / Emma Hatton
A man will appear in Hutt Valley District Court in Wellington after attempting to evade police officers by jumping into the Hutt River today.
A witness took to social media to the describe seeing the man on a bicycle being pursued by police on the eastern side of the river near Ewen Bridge.
They said the man dumped the bicycle – ran into the water – and attempted to cross the river which was running swiftly at the time.
A police spokesperson confirmed officers were called to a store in High Street at 1.33pm and they arrested a 36-year-old man shortly after.
They said the man would appear charged with the burglary of items under $500 on Thursday.
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