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Police are searching for a "repeat sex offender" who has breached his parole conditions.
Police spokeswoman Noreen Hegarty said Richard James Popata was released from prison last month.
She said he had breached his prison release conditions by leaving the address he was supposed to be at.
"His last known address was in Dominion Rd, Mt Eden but he's known to have connections to and have offended in the Manukau, Papakura and Kaikohe areas," Ms Hegarty said.
Popata is described as a 35 year-old Maori of medium build and 173cm tall.
He was convicted in the Manukau District Court in October 2003 for offences including assaulting a child, injuring with intent to injure, burglary and possession of an offensive weapon.
- NZHERALD STAFF
