Detective Inspector Martin James:

Police investigating the murder of Bill Maangi in Gisborne are seeking the movements of a vehicle of interest.

Mr Maangi died after being shot in the early hours of Monday 29 September, and while Police make good progress in the investigation, we are needing the public’s assistance.

A Hyundai Sonata [pictured], registration AFN215, was stolen from Forrest House, Ormond Road sometime between 7:30pm and midnight on Sunday 28 September.

The vehicle was seen heading into Riperata Street, turning left onto Lytton Road, before finally turning right into the Elgin area.

It was seen again around 9am on Monday 29 September in the Stout Street/Aberdeen Road area.

Police recovered the vehicle on Monday 20 October, from Churchill Street.

We are urging anyone who may have information, or saw the pictured Hyundai Sonata at any time between Sunday 28 September and Monday 20 October, to please come forward immediately.

The vehicle is currently undergoing forensic examinations.

Information can be provided by going online or calling 105 and quoting file number: 250929/9035.

Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111, quoting the same file number.

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