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Offender Databases Charles Wharekawa

Charles Bruce Wharekawa

Alias

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Offences

Kidnapped, threatened to kill two men and robbing one of the men in Richmond, Christchurch in April 2008
Did this in conjunction with two co-offenders including Harry Houkamau.
Also has 39 previous convictions

Victims

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Offender Affiliations

Harry Houkamau was the lead offender
Shane Wakefield

Gang affiliations

none known

Age

Born 1979

Current Location

Prison

Parole/Release Dates

Sentenced to five years in September 2008
Eligible for release on parole December 2009
His sentence expiry date April 2013

Background
NZ Herald story here

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