Wairarapa Police continue hunt for Porky Rimene
4 March, 2011 - 14:17

Wairarapa Police are continuing to look for 38 year old Paul Rodgers, known as Porky Rimene and need help from the public to locate him.

Detective Senior Sergeant Sean Hansen, officer in charge of Wairarapa CIB says a warrant for Rimene's arrest was issued by the Masterton District Court on Friday 18 February 2011.

"He is wanted in connection to an incident in Masterton on the 11th of February, where a sum of money and a motorcycle engine were stolen."

Sean Hansen says Rimene was seen in Carterton recently, but the sighting wasn't reported to Police in time and they were unable to locate him.

"We urge people to call Police as soon as possible and report any sightings of Porky Rimene. He has gang connections and shouldn't be approached."

Police believe he is travelling in between the wider Wairarapa and Wellington areas

Anyone with any information should phone Wairarapa Police on (06) 370 0300 or phone Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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