To be attributed to Inspector Trevor Beggs, Acting Area Commander, Waitakere Police
Investigations continue today into the hit and run which killed Jacob Pakura on Saturday night.
There have been no significant developments overnight. Police have received several calls from members of the public following yesterday’s press conference, but are still seeking public help.
“Thanks to those people who have got in touch with us. We still need to hear from anyone who has seen a damaged car or has a friend, flatmate or family member acting suspiciously. They may not necessarily even be from the West Auckland area, they could live elsewhere in the greater Auckland area, the Waikato or Northland” says Inspector Trevor Beggs.
“We also want to hear from anyone who saw a suspicious car or dangerous driving between 11.30pm and 12.30am on Saturday/Sunday. I’m asking anyone who was perhaps driving in the Auckland area at that time to think back, did you see anyone driving in a manner that made you shake your head? As drivers we often see bad driving, perhaps someone going too fast, or with no lights on, and think ‘how dangerous’ but then forget about it ten minutes later. These are the things we need to hear about” he says.
Detectives are working their way through the review and continual gathering of CCTV footage from not only the Glen Eden, but the greater West Auckland area.
Motorway cameras throughout Auckland are also being checked.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the enquiry team on 09 839 0656.
Information can also be given anonymously to the organisation Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Beth Bates/NZ Police