An escapee was caught last Friday by members of the community at Ass Mambu back road in Lae.
He was charged for Arm Robbery with 7 others back in 2013 at Eriku Service Station 2013 and had escaped at Buimo CIS in 2014.
During his absence, he was convicted without his presence by the Lae National Court.
He was also wanted for questioning in relation to a Murder at the back road.
He had been threatening the community when they mobilized, injured and captured him at Ass Mambu back road.
Police were later informed and picked him up, charging him for escaping from lawful custody.
He was also interviewed on his suspected involvement in a Murder case.
The Lae police thanked members of the community for their efforts in securing their own community by capturing this convicted escapee.
He has also been named in other crimes committed in the area.