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Waikato Hospital chemical theft – police release images of person of interest

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Hamilton Police are asking for the public’s help to identify the person pictured.

Officers would like to speak to the person as part of enquiries into the theft of dangerous chemicals from Waikato Hospital.

Three 500mL opaque bottles of a chemical known as pickling paste were reported as having been stolen from the hospital some time between 23 December and 10 January.

The chemical burns skin, will cause blindness if it makes contact with a person’s eyes, and can even cause bones to degrade.

Waikato Hospital news

As well as seeking to identify the person pictured, Police would still like to hear from anyone with information on this theft or the whereabouts of the chemicals.

If you have any information that could assist the investigation team, please get in touch with Police on 105 and reference file number 230110/5099.

Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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