HUNT ON: Police are seeking sightings of this 2005 silver Ford Falcon XR6 saloon, registration CRL12, in connection to the murder of James Poto Whatuira. The car is believed to have been in the Pahiatua and Woodville areas between 7am and 3pm on Sunday, January 4. PHOTO/SUPPLIED
HUNT ON: Police are seeking sightings of this 2005 silver Ford Falcon XR6 saloon, registration CRL12, in connection to the murder of James Poto Whatuira. The car is believed to have been in the Pahiatua and Woodville areas between 7am and 3pm on Sunday, January 4. PHOTO/SUPPLIED
Police have confirmed they have completed the scene examination at the Woodville house where Pahiatua man James Poto Whatuira was found murdered on January 4.
The forensic examination of a Ford Falcon believed to be connected to the murder has also been completed and items from the house have beenseized for forensic testing.
Detective Senior Sergeant Simon Harrison said police had conducted a thorough search of the property.
"Priorities for the investigation team from here will be to follow up on information we have received, and progress our already established lines of inquiry in an effort to identify and locate whoever is responsible for the death of Mr Whatuira.
"Inquiries into the whereabouts of the murder weapon are also ongoing."
Police are still seeking information from anyone that saw the 2005 silver Ford Falcon XR6 Saloon, registration CRL12, in the Pahiatua and Woodville areas between 7am and 3pm on Sunday, January 4.
Anyone with information can contact Detective Constable Claire Adkins on (06) 210 2201.
Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
