A pathologist has examined the skeletal remains found yesterday near Whatipu in the Waitakere Ranges. The pathologist has provided Police with a gender and age group to consider.
Sergeant Niki Seager of Waitakere Police says, "Police are examining missing person files from the past five years and are following a possible identity. Police wish to deal with the family directly, so no further details can be provided at this stage."
Issued by
Jayson Rhodes
Communications Manager
North Shore/Waitakere/Rodney Police
027 281 0271