Police are narrowing their search for long-time fugitive Tom Phillips, to small communities on Waikato's west coast, after he was spotted in disguise buying supplies two days ago.
It's been 18 months since he disappeared with his three children, from their Marokopa home and until now tip offs about his whereabouts, even from overseas, have left police empty-handed.
Today, police found a stolen ute that Mr Phillips drove while being pursued by locals after he was sighted picking up supplies in town.
Amy Williams filed this report.
