Defamer Australia's fearless leader recently returned from New Zealand, and I was certain she was about to begin citizenship paperwork, such was her love for the land of the long white cloud. Well, hopefully this will give her a little pause for reminiscence - Christchurch police have put Robbie Coltrane on a wanted poster, since - like dentists - they can't show you the real face of the young criminal they are out to catch:

Highlights from the text are as follows:

'Because of the Children and Young Persons Act 1989 Police cannot show you a picture of the 16-year-old burglar operating in your neighbourhood,' it states.

'Robbie Coltrane is not the burglar but imagine him aged 16 with lank greasy hair and you have the picture.'

Bonus points to the local residents, who have reacted to the poster with the appropriate level of, er, vigilance:

One woman said: 'I am wondering what Robbie Coltrane would look like as a 16-year-old. I'm also wondering how he would get through the window of my house.'

Top work, PC Plods of Christchurch!

 

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