Search for man running from police widens after Wānaka sighting
Police have expanded the search for Jin Zhong, a man wanted for fraud, after he was spotted in Wānaka wearing a mask and hoodie. Authorities are urging the public to report any sightings of the individual.
Why it matters
The expansion of the search highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to apprehend individuals evading court warrants across different regions.
The search for a man on the run from police has been expanded after he was recently sighted in Wānaka. Jin Zhong, 38, was first wanted for fraud offending in May 2025. Almost a year later, he attracted another warrant for arrest after failing to appear in court. At the time, police said Zhong was avoiding efforts to apprehend him and was known to frequent the wider Auckland area.
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