Police release CCTV of suspected Tom Phillips burglary in Piopio
Friday 29 August 2025 · 8 outlets · 11 reports · updated In this story Andy Saunders
Police have released CCTV footage believed to show fugitive Tom Phillips and one of his children during a burglary in Piopio. The break-in occurred at a superette around 2am on Wednesday. Authorities expressed ongoing concerns for the welfare of the children, who have been missing since December 2021.
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Waikato Times via Stuff
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1News
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RNZ
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NZ Herald
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Otago Daily Times
New CCTV footage shows fugitive father Tom Phillips and child (opens in new tab)
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Stuff
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