Police are asking Christchurch residents to check their gardens for objects that could serve as key evidence in a murder trial
Police are asking Christchurch residents to check their gardens for objects that could serve as key evidence in a murder trial
17 January 2020
Officers are appealing for the public's help after the murder of sex worker Bella Te Pania on Orchard Road on New Year's Eve.
A man has been charged with her murder, but Police still need to find several items which are important the investigation.
They include a blue lanyard with a car key and an elephant or butterfly keyring, a black Huawei cellphone with a cracked screen, a black Samsung Galaxy, and a small black bag with a shoulder strap.
Police say Bryndwr residents should check their front verges and gardens for the items.
They also want to hear from anyone who has CCTV footage of the area.
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