Police try to identify dead jogger

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Otara police still do not know the identity of a jogger who was found dead in a south Auckland park earlier today.

The man was found at Otamariki Park - on the corner of Bairds Road and East Tamaki Road in Otara - at 12.20 pm and police said it appeared he collapsed and died while jogging in the area.

He was wearing lycra running shorts, a black lycra running top, black running shoes and a white cap, and also had a Mohawk hairstyle.

The man is described as a male Maori or Pacific Islander aged about 40 years. Police said he has "distinctive" facial tattoos and a dragon tattoo on his throat.

The death was not thought to be suspicious.

Police said every effort had been made to locate anyone who may know who the man is and want to hear from family members or anyone who knows somebody who may match the description.

Investigating officer Constable Roger Sau can be contacted at the Otara Police Station on (09) 272 0900.