Gisborne homicide inquiry: Police appeal for information on Hyundai in Bill Maangi case

This Hyundai Sonata, registration AFN215, is a 'vehicle of interest' in the police inquiry into the death of Bill Maangi in Gisborne last month. Photo / Supplied

Police investigating the homicide of Bill Maangi in Gisborne want to know about the movements of a Hyundai car they have described as a “vehicle of interest”.

Maangi was found with a gunshot wound on the front lawn of Forrester House in Ormond Rd early on September 29. He died shortly after in Gisborne Hospital.

Police earlier said Maangi was “a family man and there are now four kids left without their dad“.

Police said today while they have made good progress in the investigation, they still need the public’s help.

A Hyundai Sonata, registration AFN215, was stolen from Forrester House sometime between 7.30pm and midnight on Sunday, September 28.

“The vehicle was seen heading into Riperata Street, turning left onto Lytton Road, before finally turning right into the Elgin area,” Detective Inspector Martin James said.

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

Police found the vehicle on October 20, on Churchill St.

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

The vehicle has been undergoing forensic examinations.

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

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