Police locate final kidnap suspect

Pita Wilson
Pita Wilson
Queenstown police this evening have located Pita Wilson.

Police had been looking for Mr Wilson (38) since Friday in relation to an alleged kidnapping incident in Queenstown last Tuesday.

He was located without incident at Frankton at around 9.20pm this evening.

Earlier today, Police found fugitive Joshua Veint (23) and Lilly Boden (21) in the Queenstown area this afternoon.

The pair were found in the Glenorchy area about 3pm today as a result of information from the public. 

Veint (23) was being sought in relation to the alleged kidnapping of 22-year-old Queenstown man Joseph Armstrong.

Miss Boden had not been heard from since late last week.

Police said yesterday Miss Boden and Veint were friends.

It is understood she is also known to the alleged kidnapping victim, Mr Armstrong.

Police are still looking for Pita Wilson (38) over the alleged kidnapping in the resort last week.

Police were staying in contact with Mr Armstrong, who was located just before midnight on Sunday.

Insp Jensen would not comment on how long Mr Armstrong was allegedly held against his will.

The hunt for Veint and Wilson began on Friday, after an incident last Tuesday at a Queenstown address came to police attention.

Police would not reveal how the incident was revealed, other than it came to light during another police operation.

Insp Jensen is yet to elaborate on what that operation was.

Those involved in the incident were known to each other, he said.

Two men yesterday appeared in the Invercargill District Court in relation to the incident.

Anyone with information which may help police can contact Queenstown police on (03) 441-1600 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555-111.

 

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