THE WHANGAREI SENSATION

Gisborne Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 3668, 1 November 1912, Page 5

THE WHANGAREI SENSATION

H USTON RECAPTURED

[PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM] AVHANGAREI, Oct. 31

Huston, the escaped prisoner, was recaptured by Detective Hollis at the foreshore 16 miles from AVhangarei. The capture was cleverly effected, Huston falling into a trap laid. He had previously been seen on the opposite side of the harbor and information was given to the police, who followed the clue, but avoided revealing themselves fearing that the escapee would take to the dense bush where he could easily conceal himself.

The police crossed the harbor, and knowing that Huston was in the vicinity watched by. Huston eventually appeared and accepted a boat-man’s ferry across. On disembarkation he was promptly pounced upon by Detective Hollis and Constable Douglas.

Huston admitted that bis recapture was smart- work, adding that in the course of a long career lie has broken gaol twelve times. Sergt. Moore proceeded in a special launch to Marsilen Point, and on his arrival at AYhaugarei a large crowd gathered at the wharf to catch a glimpse of Huston. This was anticipated by Sergt. Moore, who brought the launch up a side creek and took the prisoner tlie back way to the cells. Huston appeared very weak and footsore, evolving the sympathy of the onlookers by bis dejected appearance. Elaborate precautions have been taken to keep him in custody. The police are reticent, but state that a guard has been posted.