Police are continuing to investigate after a man was located deceased in Balcairn, North Canterbury yesterday (3 January).
Formal identification has now taken place and Police can advise the deceased was Chad Puru, a 55-year-old Christchurch man.
Mr Puru¡¯s death is being treated as unexplained and Police would like to hear from anyone who can assist our enquiries.
We are specifically seeking any sightings of Mr Puru or a white Honda Fit ¨C registration MSF928 ¨C in the wider Christchurch area between 10am on Saturday 31 December 2022 and 10am Tuesday 3 January 2023.
Mr Puru was 168cm tall, of solid build with a mullet-style haircut and was extensively tattooed, including his face.
If you can help, please contact Police via our 105 phone service or online at /use-105, using Update My Report. Please reference file number 230103/8956.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
