Police want more sightings of Kate Alkema
Police are keen to identify all persons who were in the area of the Hutt River between the Melling Bridge and Ewen Bridge on Saturday between 9.00 am and 4.00pm. If you were there please contact us on 0800 666 995
There have been two good sightings of Kate during that morning, one was within 500 metres of her home as she was starting out on her walk, and another near the Hutt Croquet club on the eastern side of the river at around 9.20 am.
Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Oxnam said Police want to hear from people who saw anyone on the riverbank in the area of where Kate’s body was found.
"People may recall seeing someone who was either acting in an unusual manner or who may have been in the area and could have seen something that could help police with inquiries."
Police can be contacted with information on 0800 666 995
Police are still conducting intensive scene examinations in the area of where Kate’s body was found and canvassing the area along the route she took last Saturday.
Posters will be distributed throughout the Hutt Valley at the end of the week.
If you have any information call OPERATION MELLING – 0800 666 995