The investigation into the death of Matthew Stevens continues to make good progress as investigators piece together his final movements.
Police are asking for sightings of a 1994 blue Toyota Hiace van anytime from the night of Thursday 27 November through to the morning of Friday 28 November.
Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Sears says "We believe that this van has been at the Oxford Terrace property and is connected to Mr Stevens' death. It has been seized and will now undergo forensic testing."
"It is a typical tradesmen style van with seats in the front and shelving in the back with assorted containers for bolts and screws. One distinctive feature of the van is that it has the factory fitted wheels on the front but slightly smaller light grey mag wheels and tyres on the rear".
"We believe the van has travelled around the Lower Hutt area and the Paekakariki Hill Road area on that Thursday night and Friday morning."
Anyone with any information should contact the Operation Vintage investigation team on 04 381 2000. Alternatively information can be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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