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Offender Databases Dean Ngarimu

Dean Tumene Ngarimu

Alias

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Offences

Attempted murder of Te Puke security guard John Orchard during an armed robbery in December 1991
Numerous other convictions since 1974 including aggravated assault, aggravated robbery, burglary, aggravated burglary, theft, escaping from custody, failing to ascertain injury in the event of a accident and inciting violence and lawlessness

Victims

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Offender Affiliations

Patrick Ngarimu
Maree Ann Haycock

Gang affiliations

none known

Age

Born 1959

Current Location

unknown

Parole/Release Dates

Sentenced to thirteen years in December 1992

Background
NZ Herald story from 12th December 1992
Ngarimu, his brother and Haycock planned and robbed a Te Puke hotel. The offenders entered the premises with a loaded shotgun, forced the manager to open the safe before tying him up again. The offenders fled but were confronted by John Orchard, Ngarimu shot Mr Orchard's guard dog Sasha dead and shot Mr Orchard in the back of the head. Justice Williams described Ngarimu in sentencing as "vicious and violent". Ngarimu also fired shots at police during a high-speed chase.

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