Police appeal for information on Papamoa whale bone
theft
Papamoa Police are seeking any information
regarding a man seen taking the jaw bone of a beached whale.
The man was seen taking the bone on Papamoa Beach near
the Kaituna River on 15 February 2018.
Taking the bone is
an offence under the Marine Mammals Protection Act.
He is
described as being 30-40 years old with tattoos on his upper
left leg, face and neck.
He was driving a Blue Toyota
Hilux ute with the front registration plate taped
over.
Police urge anyone who recognises this man or his
truck, or anyone who witnessed this incident to contact
Papamoa Police on 07 572 2440 or to call Crimestoppers
anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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