Police are actively searching for Daniel LIVINGSTONE.

Livingstone is a convicted child sex offender subject to an extended supervision order following his release from prison in 2014. He has been residing in Upper Hutt since June 2015.

Police were called to Mr Livingstone’s address this morning by Corrections staff who notified that the tamper alarm on his monitoring bracelet had been activated.

Police gained entry to the address and found the ankle bracelet.

Due to his history Police hold grave concerns for both the potential risk Mr Livingstone poses to the community and possibly to himself.

Livingstone was convicted in 2006 for abduction and rape of an 10 year old girl in Whangarei.

Livingstone is 175cm tall, Maori of medium build.

It is possible he is in possession of a suitcase or suitcases that are described as being a medium sized dark blue suitcase with a hard shell or a large maroon suitcase.

Police understand he does not have access to a vehicle.

Police are keen to locate Mr Livingstone without delay.

If seen or located Livingstone should not be approached. Please contact Police immediately by calling 111.

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All Media enquiries are to be directed to Wellington District Communication Manager Mel Weddell on 021 953 153