Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant James Keene
Today marks two years since the tragic death of Hawke’s Bay teenager Ariki Rigby.
Police acknowledge Ariki’s whānau and friends on what is an extremely difficult day, and our thoughts remain with them as they continue on the journey of life without Ariki by their side.
Police remain committed to holding those responsible to account, and providing Ariki’s whānau with the closure they are yet to receive.
Over the last two years, a dedicated investigation team with a wealth of experience has worked tirelessly on this case, reviewing hundreds of hours of footage, and assessing every piece of information Police receive in relation to Ariki’s death.
I am so proud of the team who have dedicated so much time to this investigation, we all want to reach the same outcome, and bring the whānau closure after two long, painful years without Ariki.
Her life was taken far too soon, in unfathomable circumstances.
Our message to the public remains the same, anyone who has genuine information that may assist Police is asked to come forward and talk to us.
People will be out there who know what happened to Ariki, and we urge them to do the right thing.
If you have any information that could assist the investigation team, please get in touch by calling 105, referencing file number 220905/1265.
Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Statement on behalf of Ariki Rigby’s family:
It has been two years since we lost Ariki, and the hurt is still there. We don’t wish this feeling upon anyone. She had her whole life ahead of her and was taken from us far too soon.
People out there know who is responsible for her death, and now is the time more than ever to break the silence and talk to Police.
Ariki would have turned 21 later this month and instead of celebrating with her, we are left holding onto the memory of our beautiful girl who we wish dearly was still with us today.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
