Police conducting a homicide investigation following the death of a woman at Beach Road Reserve on Thursday can now release her name.
She was Yvonne Ann Chapman, 66, of Parua Bay.
Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer, Whang¨¡rei CIB, says Police enquiries into the events leading up to her death are continuing.
¡°Our team has been working hard to piece together the circumstances leading to the tragic death of Yvonne.
¡°Our thoughts are with her wh¨¡nau and those closest to her during this unthinkable time.
¡°We understand this was a distressing incident for those involved and the wider community, and want to reassure those affected we have a dedicated team working on this case.¡±
Anyone with information can call Police on 105 and quote file number 250227/1223.
Information can also be provided anonymously on 0800 555 111 via Crime Stoppers.
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