Horeke Homicide: Positive Response To Police Appeal


Northland Police investigating the death of Horeke man Daniel Hepehi are continuing to build a picture about events that led up to an incident at his property.
Detective Inspector Rhys Johnston, of Northland CIB, says the investigation team are working on fresh lines of enquiry following an appeal for information yesterday.
“We have a motivated team building a picture of what happened to Mr Hepehi and we continue to ask people with information to come forward,” he says.
Police are appealing for sightings of the 77-year-old, who was also known as Danny Whitson, on Wednesday, May 21.
“We’d like to hear from anyone who saw or interacted with Mr Hepehi on May 21,” Detective Inspector Johnston says.
“We know he shopped for groceries in Kaikohe around 10.30am last Wednesday.”
Police are continuing an appeal for sightings of a green and gold 4-wheel-drive with the number plate LCP129 on May 21.
“Police are investigating a connection between the vehicle and Daniel Hepehi,” Detective Inspector Johnston says.
Anyone with information is asked to update Police online or call 105.
Please quote the reference number 250522/0155. Information can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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