Police raid finds Springwood fugitive in bedroom cupboard

A Springwood man has been charged with serious offences, including unlawful escape from custody, after police found him hiding in a bedroom cupboard following a month-long investigation. WATCH THE VIDEO

A 19-year-old Springwood man has been charged with a range of serious offences including unlawful escape from custody after a month-long police investigation found him hiding in a bedroom cupboard.

Logan Domestic, Family Violence and Vulnerable Person Unit charged the man after a raid on a Springwood property, where they found the man in a cupboard on October 24.

The man had escaped a police search of the Springwood address on October 18 but were able to make an arrest a week later when they returned with members of the Logan Tactical Crime Squad.

Police found the man hiding in a bedroom cupboard at Springwood. Picture: QPS

The man has been charged with three counts of contravening a Domestic Violence Order (aggravated offences), unlawful escape from custody, and obstructing police and is due to appear at Beenleigh Magistrates Court this month.

Detective Senior Sergeant Darko Radovanovic of the Logan Domestic, Family Violence and Vulnerable Person Unit said police were committed to curbing domestic violence in the community.

“We are dedicated to supporting victims of domestic violence and taking firm action against those who choose to disregard the law,” he said.

“This operation demonstrates that commitment.”

Police arrested the man at a Springwood address. Pictures: QPS

Support and counselling is available from:

■ DVConnect Womensline: 1800 811 811

■ DVConnect Mensline: 1800 600 636

■ 1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732

■ 13YARN: 13 92 76

■ If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic and family violence, you should report it to police.