Home invasion investigation continues

UPDATED 3.52PM: Police investigating the overnight shooting of two people at a Thames home say they are making good progress but still need the public's help to hold those responsible to account.

A 17-year-old girl suffered gunshot wounds to her arm and an 18-year-old visiting the address was also shot.


Detective Sergeant Martyn Hughes.

Police say a third person has been treated for shock and facial injuries received in the incident.

Initial indications are a man and a woman were at home when a vehicle pulled up the drive.

A 73-year-old man from the property went outside to see who it was and was accosted by three men wearing balaclavas, who took him back inside.

A short time later, a friend of the victim arrived at the property and was also held at gunpoint.

At some point a shotgun has gone off inside the house and the intruders have fled the property.

Detective Sergeant Martyn Hughes says officers have identified a number of people of interest following last night's gun-point home invasion of a Parawai Rd home.

"Assisted by the Waikato Armed Offenders Squad, police today conducted a search of one property while forensic examinations of the home where the incident took place and of two vehicles linked to the incident are currently being carried out.

"In addition, the 17-year-old woman and the 18-year-old man shot in the incident who earlier discharged themselves from hospital have since been located by police at Waikato Hospital receiving treatment and have been spoken with by our staff."

Martyn says a 73-year-old man injured in the incident was kept in Thames Hospital overnight but has since been released.

When spoken to by police, the victims described the offenders' vehicle being a silver and dark coloured flat deck utility.

"We're still wanting to here from anyone who was in the area of Parawai Rd between 7.30-8.30pm who may have seen or heard anything suspicious and ask that they contact Thames Police on 07 858 6200."

Alternatively, information can be left anonymously with the independent Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

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