Police investigating the murder of Bill Maangi in Gisborne are seeking the public’s help in identifying two people believed to be directly linked to the incident.

Police reviewing CCTV from around the area at the time show two men wearing sweatshirts with their hoodies on. One was seen running from Forrester House over the Ormond Road bridge onto Riperata Street. Another was captured walking from Forrester House on Ormond Road towards town, across Mary Street and continued on Ormond Road.

The two people sought are also believed to be involved with the theft of a Hyundai Sonata vehicle reported missing from Forrester House, Ormond Road sometime between 7:30pm and midnight on 28 September, recovered by Police on 20 October.

If anyone recognises these people or knows who they could be, please contact Police via 105, either over the phone or online [1]. Please reference Operation Bushman, or the file number 250929/9035.

Police have also set up an online portal to submit information Operation Bushman [2] (link is external).

Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 0800 555 111.

Sadly, Mr Maangi died after being shot in the early hours of Monday 29 September, and the investigation team continue to piece together the events that led up to the death.

Police have previously asked the public for assistance for dashcam footage, witnesses to the incident and movements of a vehicle of interest.

Police are grateful for community’s help and thank the members of the public that have helped so far.

- Acting Detective Inspector James Keene

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