Police seek three males in connection
with alleged kidnapping
Queenstown Police wish to speak
with three men in connection with an alleged kidnapping in
the Queenstown area.
Armed offenders squad members visited
a Frankton address this evening in connection with the
alleged offence.
The three men sought by Police are as
follows:
Pita Wilson (38)
Joshua James Veint (23)
Mark
Taylor (around 17 years old)
Police advise that these men
should not be approached and the public should contact
Police immediately on 111 in respect of any sightings.
Any
person with information on the whereabouts of these men
should contact the Queenstown Police on (03) 441 1600 or, to
provide information anonymously, Crime Stoppers on 0800 555
111.
Photos of Pita Wilson and Joshua Veint are
attached.
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