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New video appears to show New Zealand fugitive dad with his child

New video appears to show New Zealand fugitive dad with his child

Summary

New Zealand police released video footage they believe shows Tom Phillips, a fugitive who disappeared with his three children in 2021, in a store break-in with one child. Police are searching for Phillips after he lost custody of his children to their mother and now faces several charges. The video is meant to encourage the public to help locate him and the children.

Key Facts

  • New Zealand police shared CCTV footage showing two people breaking into a store, suspected to be Tom Phillips and one of his children.
  • Tom Phillips vanished with his three children in December 2021 after losing custody.
  • The footage was captured during a break-in in Piopio, New Zealand, around 2:00 AM local time.
  • Police are using the footage to ask for public help in finding Phillips and the children.
  • Phillips is facing charges like aggravated robbery and illegally possessing a firearm.
  • Police suspect Phillips may have had help but are reconsidering this after the recent burglary.
  • The children have reportedly not been in contact with others and have missed years of education.
  • A cash reward was offered last year for information on their whereabouts, but it expired without any claims.
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