30 Mar, 15:11ยทยท

Escaped TBS Patient Arrested in Leeuwarden

RTL Nieuws

A 41-year-old man escaped from a psychiatric center in Groningen, Netherlands. He was previously convicted of sexual offenses. Police are searching for him and have made an arrest.

The man, identified as Anne Dijkstra, was being held at the Mesdagkliniek due to multiple sexual crimes. He escaped during supervised work activities on Monday morning. Police believe this escape is linked to his previous convictions from 2011. He was last seen using an ATM in Hoogezand. Police eventually arrested him in Leeuwarden, confirming their search efforts.

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Highlights

Man Escaped from Center

A 41-year-old man escaped from a forensic psychiatric center in Groningen.

Police Search in Progress

Police are urgently searching for the escaped man after his last known location.

Previous Sexual Convictions

The man was previously convicted of multiple sexual offenses and indecent acts.

Arrest in Leeuwarden

The escaped man was arrested in Leeuwarden by a special police team.

Escape During Supervised Work

The man escaped while attending work activities outside the Mesdagkliniek.

Timeline

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