Police seek information after possible sighting of Tom Phillips and children

Tuesday 18 February 2025 · 6 outlets · 6 reports · updated Wed 19 Feb 2025, 5:00am

Police are investigating a report that Tom Phillips and his three children were seen in a layby on State Highway 4 on Sunday. The group, described as four people dressed in camouflage, was reportedly seen near the Tikitiki Road intersection. This is the first possible sighting of the family since October last year.

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1. Waikato Times via StuffTue 18 Feb 2025, 1:41pm

   Possible sighting of fugitive father Tom Phillips and children prompts police appeal (opens in new tab)

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2. NZ HeraldTue 18 Feb 2025, 1:41pm

   Possible new sighting of Marokopa fugitive father Tom Phillips and his children (opens in new tab)

   • Where has Marokopa fugitive father Tom Phillips been sighted? (opens in new tab) Wed 19 Feb 2025, 5:00am
3. RNZTue 18 Feb 2025, 1:54pm

   Possible sighting of missing Marokopa dad Tom Phillips and kids (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsTue 18 Feb 2025, 1:55pm

   Possible sighting of Tom Phillips and children on Sunday (opens in new tab)

5. Otago Daily TimesTue 18 Feb 2025, 2:12pm

   Possible sighting of missing Marokopa family (opens in new tab)