Police have launched a homicide enquiry after a body was found in the back seat of a vehicle at 2.30pm today. Detective Senior Sergeant Grant Coward confirmed the vehicle was located near a place known as Meeting of the Waters just south of New Plymouth.
The vehicle is a maroon / purple coloured 1987 Commodore sedan. As time progresses Police will be asking the public sightings of the vehicle. Anybody with any information should call New Plymouth Police on 06 759 5500.
Police will not be making any further media comment on this investigation tonight. A further update will be provided tomorrow.
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