Matthew James Boland escaped from Dhurringile Prison on January 5.

He was arrested after being seen in Murchison around 8.30am on Friday.

Boland was sighted walking along the side of a road by an off-duty prison officer who recognised him and contacted police.

Mr Boland is being interviewed by police.

A Victoria Police spokesman thanked the media and public for their help in locating Boland.