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Police arrest man whose alleged escape led to Lake Burley Griffin search
Police have arrested a man days after he allegedly jumped into Lake Burley Griffin to evade them, sparking a heavy search of the area in central Canberra.
Key points:
- The man’s alleged escape led to a large search of Lake Burley Griffin
- For days, it was not clear whether he had drowned or made good his escape
- Police say DNA evidence helped to lead them to the Kambah home where they found the man
The 29-year-old man allegedly made the bid for escape after police tailed him and another woman over a suspected stolen car.
But officers did not give chase when he jumped into the lake near Kings Avenue Bridge shortly after 1:15am on Monday.
He was last seen in the water about 100 metres from the shore.
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