Paremoremo: escaped prisoner
Location: Paremoremo prison
District: Waitemata
Police are issuing an initial notice to residents
of the Paremoremo/Albany area that we have received a report
of a prisoner having escaped from Auckland Prison
(Paremoremo) just before midday.
He is described as a male Maori, 49 years old, 165cm tall, medium build.
Police still have to obtain a risk assessment on the prisoner but are advising members of the public not to approach anyone acting suspiciously who fits this description or to give anyone a lift in their vehicle.
Local residents are asked to check their homes and vehicles are secure. Anyone Paremoremo resident finding their home externally insecure, should contact police before making entry.
ENDS