An escaped inmate from Saint John Regional Correctional Centre has now been arrested.

Saint John police said they responded to the jail on Old Black River Road around 9:30 a.m. Sunday.

Police said the inmate was seen squeezing through the fence and eventually evading capture of pursuing corrections officers.

“Patrol officers were able to promptly respond to the area, establishing a large perimeter and set up vehicle checkpoints,” said the release.

“Additional officers coordinated their efforts to conduct a thorough search of the vicinity using a drone as well as a Canine Unit.”

Saint John Police says the inmate was located on Sunday evening and taken into custody.