Photo: ODT filesA Dunedin man who burgled the deceased estate of a recluse who made international headlines has been sentenced. Corey John Knox, 40, appeared in the Dunedin District Court yesterday after earlier pleading guilty to a burglary of Peter Robb’s home. Yesterday, Counsel Philip Ross argued his client got roped into the crime, which the lead offender had already planned. He said Knox "got talked into something and foolishly participated", but his criminal responsibility was less than the lead offender. Judge David Robinson sentenced Knox to 200 hours’ community work.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 27, 2026 16:02 UTC