Meter Reader Seriously Injured, Car Burnt in Suspected Attack in Waikato
January 6, 2023
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Police want the public’s help investigating an incident where a meter reader was found seriously injured, his car was stolen and found on fire in the Waikato yesterday.
Emergency services were called to Oliver St in Kihikihi about 4.35pm Thursday where the man was found with serious head injuries, Detective Senior Sergeant Andrew Saunders said.
He was carrying out meter readings on the street before he was injured and taken to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition.
The man’s car, a red Daihatsu Terios, was stolen from Oliver St and found on fire about 16km away on Kawhia Rd near the turnoff to State Highway 39 south of Pirongia.
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The police’s specialist search group were helping with investigations.
Anyone with footage or information that could assist police with the investigation was asked to contact police via the 105 phone service or online, quoting file number 230105/8487.
Information could also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.