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William Merrin, 24, is dangerous and should not be approached, police said.
The man who escaped from the Hamilton Police Station has distinctive facial tattoos, and police are asking for help finding him.
William Merrin, 24, fled employees of the Hamilton Police Station around 3 p.m. Monday, according to a statement.
He is dangerous and must not be approached, and he has ties to Hamilton and Te Awamutu.
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The dog unit is searching for the man who escaped from police custody Monday afternoon.
When Merrin escaped from the station on Anzac Parade, he was wearing shorts and a black Adidas T-shirt.
He has a distinctive tattoo over his right eye and one on his left cheek, not featured in the police image, described as linked writing.
The upper part of her hair has been dyed blonde.
He is described as 180 cm tall with a slight build.
Anyone who has seen Merrin or knows where he might be should call 111.
Police and canine units have been seen scouring the city in search of the missing man.
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The Hamilton Dog Unit is on the hunt.
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Police are looking for a prisoner who escaped from police custody.
