Police are making steady progress in the investigation of a serious assault against two Korean fishermen at Ti Point Wharf early on Wednesday morning.
Following yesterday’s media release, Police have received a number of calls with information from members of the public and now able to provide an updated description of the offenders, including a distinctive car they are believed to have been travelling in.
Based on information received over the past 24 hours, Police are looking for two men of the following description;
-Caucasian (not Maori or Pacific Islander), both aged in their 30’s of average build.
-Had a young dog with them, possibly a red-nose Pitbull.
-Driving a dark-red Ford Falcon Station Wagon, with windows that may have been tinted.
Police also believe that the offenders may have been at the Leigh Wharf on the afternoon of Tuesday 31 March.
“We’d like to hear from anyone who was at the Ti Point Wharf or Leigh Wharf on Tuesday or early Wednesday and may have seen these men. Thank you to the public, particularly the Leigh community, for your help so far. We’re continuing to work through all information provided to us and as this is an ongoing investigation we’re mindful not to compromise the enquiry by discussing certain aspects any further at this point in time, but we continue to appeal to anyone with information to make contact with us” says Detective Constable Jackson Shewry, Rodney Police.
Anyone with information can contact Detective Constable Shewry on 09 213 8079.
Information can also be given anonymously to the organisation Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Media please note Det Cons Shewry is not available for interview today.
Beth Bates/Waitemata Police