Police search for inmate who did not return after permission to attend tangi was granted



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Daryl Hemopo, 27, has distinctive facial tattoos.

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Daryl Hemopo, 27, has distinctive facial tattoos.

An inmate who was granted compassionate leave to attend a tangihanga did not return and is now being searched by police in Auckland.

Daryl Hemopo, 27, has several active warrants on serious charges including aggravated robbery, indecent assault of a woman, and assaulting police.

The court granted him compassionate bond to attend a relative’s tangihanga, but did not return to Mt Eden Correctional Center Tuesday afternoon.

Inspector Dave Glossop, Manukau South Counties Area Commander, said police were trying to locate Hemopo.

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“If you see Hemopo or know where he is, call 111 immediately. It is considered dangerous and should not be approached ”.

He is described as 161 cm tall with a slim build.

Anyone with information should contact police Olivia Gregory at 105.

Hemopo was supposed to return to Mt Eden Prison on Tuesday.

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Hemopo was supposed to return to Mt Eden Prison on Tuesday.

There are currently two escaped prisoners in Auckland.

Convicted murderer Katrina Epiha fled custody at Middlemore Hospital around 12:30 a.m. Friday.

Epiha was jailed in 2019 for the murder of Christchurch mother Alicia Maree Nathan.

It has not yet been located.

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