Police investigating the death of Alex Fisher are appealing for the public’s help to identify a number of items of bedding.
Pictures have been released showing two continental blankets, a sleeping bag and a sheet which were located with Alex’s body at Waitarere beach last week.
Detective Senior Sergeant Neil Forlong says Police are keen to know the origin of these items to assist with the investigation:
“Do you recognise this bedding? Have you seen it at a property or any location around the Waitarere area? One of the blankets is quite distinctive and we’re hoping that the picture might jog someone’s memory. “ said Mr Forlong.
Police are continuing to work through a large range of forensic evidence with ESR to progress the investigation and build a picture of the events which led to Alex’s death.
Mr Forlong says some aspects of the investigation are not straightforward and Police are taking a meticulous approach to gathering the information needed.
“We are keeping an open mind about what happened, and are pursuing a number of lines of enquiry.
“We continue to appeal to the public for any information which could assist us.” said Mr Forlong.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Levin police, or call the Operation Waitarere number 0800 234 7437
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Note that 3 pictures have been released - one shows a close up of the sleeping bag, sheet and one of the continental blankets.
Media please note Detective Senior Sergeant Forlong will give a media stand-up in relation to this appeal at Levin Police station, Bristol Street, at 3.00pm today. Audio of the stand-up will be recorded which can be provided to media on request.
Issued by:
Grant Ogilvie, PNHQ media team
021 191 0005
