Search for laptop, phone

Denis Phillips. Photo / Supplied

Police investigating the murder of a South Auckland police officer are searching for his cellphone and laptop.

Denis Phillips, 59, was stabbed to death in his Green St unit in Papakura on July 31.

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with killing him. Counties Manukau police district commander Superintendent Mike Bush said Mr Phillips' black Toshiba laptop and orange LG cellphone were missing.

Anyone with information on the items should phone Detective Sergeant Shaun Vickers on 027 4989 487 or Crimestoppers on 0800 111 555.