Operation Darlia, the Jane Furlong homicide investigation team, has completed its detailed forensic search of her last known address in Heretaunga Ave, Onehunga - including the lawn area - and the team is now appealing for information about a light coloured Morris van or similar.
Detective Inspector Mark Benefield said the van's shape is quite distinctive [see accompanying picture] and the team has received information that suggests it was connected to the Karangahape Road and Port Waikato areas when Jane went missing in May 1993.
"I'm hopeful that someone who lived or worked in those areas may remember the van and who used it."
Jane Furlong's skeletal remains were found buried in sand dunes at Sunset Beach, Port Waikato, just over 13 months ago.
Anyone with information about the Morris van or Jane's death is encouraged to contact the Operation Darlia team on 0800 675 263.
"We are determined to get to the bottom of this inquiry," Mr Benefield said.
"The investigation has taken us in a number of directions and we have spoken to a large number of people, many who knew Jane. During the latest search of her last address we recovered some items that might progress the investigation but we won't know their value until they are fully forensically tested.
"I believe there are several people who know what happened to Jane and some of them are probably feeling a little nervous right now."
A reward of $50,000 in relation to information about those responsible for Jane's death was issued by Police in March 2013 and is available to be claimed until 1 September 2013.
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Issued by Noreen Hegarty
Auckland City Police Communications Manager
Ph 09 302 6947 or 0274-951-589
Website: www.police.govt.nz
