A homicide investigation has been launched as Police continue to appeal for information regarding the death of a man in Ellerslie.
Detective Inspector Scott Beard, Auckland City CIB, says the post-mortem examination of the 66-year-old male located at the address has been completed today.?
¡°While Police had always been treating this investigation as a homicide due to our initial enquiries, the post-mortem has sadly confirmed the injuries received to the victim are violent, and consistent with foul play.
¡°Police now believe the victim died prior to Sunday afternoon as a result of the injuries sustained,¡± Detective Inspector Beard says.
¡°Our thoughts are with the victim¡¯s loved ones at this time and we are committed to holding the person, or persons, involved to account.¡±
At this stage, a formal identification is yet to be completed, however Police will look to release details about the victim in due course.
- Police continue to appeal for information:
Detective Inspector Beard says the investigation team is working hard to piece together the information received so far, however are continuing to appeal to the public for assistance.
¡°We are very concerned for the safety and wellbeing of Mei Han Chong.
¡°Police have not yet located the 67-year-old, nor the vehicle which belongs to the family.
¡°We urge anyone with information on Mei Han Chong¡¯s whereabouts, or their blue Kia Rio, registration NJN927, to please contact us¡± Detective Inspector Beard says.
¡°No piece of information is insignificant as we work to determine exactly what has occurred.¡±
A scene guard remains in place at the Celtic Crescent address today while the scene examination continues, however this is likely to be completed this afternoon.
¡°Police will continue to remain in the area over the coming days while our investigation is ongoing,¡± Detective Inspector Beard says.
Anyone with information that may assist with our enquiries is asked to contact Police via our 105 phone service or online at /use-105, using Update My Report.
Please reference file number 231106/8053.
Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
Police will continue to provide updates as they become available.
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Anna Thompson/51½ÖÉä
