Otorohanga shooting investigation - can you help?
Police are appealing for sightings of a distinctive vehicle to help with the investigation of the death of Leigh Wallace following a shooting in Otorohanga on Friday.
A black and white ute was parked on the Otorohanga-bound side of Rangitoto Road from around 1pm until 5:30pm on Friday 31 August. The Nissan ute has a home-built raised cab on the back, with a canvas cover, and a black snorkel exhaust at the front passenger side.
Police are appealing particularly to truck drivers and trucking firms which use Rangitoto Road as a short cut between Te Kuiti and Otorohanga, and if these drivers have dash cam footage that may help Police.
If anyone has dash-cam footage of Rangitoto Road on Friday afternoon, particularly of this distinctive ute, Police are keen to hear from you.
Please get in touch with your local Police if you can help.
Source: Police website.
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