Fugitive father-of-three and one of his children spotted years after disappearance, say police
New CCTV reveals Tom Phillips and a child breaking into a Piopio store, stealing groceries and fleeing on a quad bike, marking a significant lead after nearly four years on the run.
- New Zealand police have released CCTV footage believed to show a fugitive father and one of his children breaking into a store and driving away on a quad bike more than three years after going missing.
- The father, Tom Phillips, disappeared with his three children Ember, Maverick and Jayda in December 2021 after losing custody to their mother.
- Police said Phillips faces charges including aggravated robbery and illegally possessing a firearm, and they believe he had assistance from others in evading authorities for years.
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Dad on run Tom Phillips who vanished into wild seen 'breaking into shop with kid' - The Mirror
Police believe Tom Phillips snatched Jayda, Maverick and Ember after losing a bitter custody battle to their mother nearly four years ago and he has been on run ever since
Video appears to show New Zealand fugitive who fled into wilderness with children 4 years ago
A New Zealand father who vanished into the wilderness with his three children nearly four years ago was likely spotted on a CCTV camera during a break-in at a local store, police said.New Zealand police on Friday released nighttime footage that they believe shows Tom Phillips and one of his children apparently breaking into a store before driving away on a quad bike.Det. Senior Sgt. Andy Saunders told reporters on Friday that the pair made off w…
Tom Phillips had disappeared with his children at the end of 2021. On Friday, New Zealand police announced that they had recognized him on video surveillance camera footage while he was robbing a nearby store
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