Prison abscondee, 40 year-old Phillip John Smith, is still at large and Police are urging anyone who knows where he is or who has information about him, to contact Police on 111. Smith is regarded as dangerous and is not to be approached.
He's 40, Caucasian and of slim build. He wears glasses but may have attempted to change his appearance and is known to have purchased and wear wigs.
Police were advised he was not where authorities expected him to be while on temporary release, on Saturday evening (November 8).
Detective Inspector Chris Cahill of the Auckland City CIB says, since being notified, a considerable number of inquiries and activities were carried out by Police staff across several districts in an effort to try and locate Smith.
"We are working closely with several other agencies on this. He officially became an abscondee as soon as he did not return to prison by 9am on Sunday morning."
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Please note: No further updates are anticipated in the next few hours.