An investigation into the disappearance of the missing Marokopa family has been ramped up, after the first reported sighting of the father in 18 months. Tom Phillips, 36, and his three children Jayda, 10, Maverick, 8, and seven-year-old Ember were reported missing from Marokopa in Waikato by family on January 18 last year. Tom Phillips and his three children Jayda, Maverick and Ember were reported missing from Marokopa by family on January 18 last year. Following that, the same ute we believe was driven by Tom Phillips was sighted in the Kawhia area at 8.45pm." "I urge those that are supporting Tom Phillips to come forward and speak to police now.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 03, 2023 14:16 UTC