Police are hunting for an accused murderer after he breached his electronic bail conditions.
Naya Ropiu Fabian Wharekura is accused of murdering Chad Parekura, who was fatally stabbed in Invercargill in April last year.
Wharekura was released on bail, however Waikato Police say they are now actively seeking him after the 28-year-old breached his bail conditions.
If anyone sees Wharekura, they are advised not to approach him, and are asked to report any sightings to Police via 111.
Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers anonymously on 555 111.
Last month, an internal police report revealed criminals are wrapping tinfoil around their ankle bracelets to interfere with the signal so they can commit crimes.
NZ Herald obtained a copy of the police risk assessment report, EM Bail - Foiling and Monitoring Limitations, which showed the electronic monitoring (EM) regime for community-based offenders and bailees was "easily circumvented by motivated individuals", through the 'foiling' technique.
"The public and judiciary are likely of the opinion that offenders on EM are closely monitored at all times, this cannot confidently be assured by the current system," the report states.
Police Assistant Commissioner Naila Hassan told AM while they're aware of the foiling, they don't know how widespread the issue is.
"What I do know is that some offenders are making their way around the process by foiling their bracelets and they are committing offending. Our role as police is to make sure that when we are notified of breaches we respond accordingly," she said.
Asst Cmmr Hassan said most people do comply with their bail conditions but did say when offenders don't it's not a good look.
"It's not good that offenders are finding a way to get around the bracelet and offend, absolutely."
