RECOGNISE? The last images of Israel Jack on the morning before he died.
RECOGNISE? The last images of Israel Jack on the morning before he died.
Rotorua police have released the last images of Israel Jack as they try to piece together his final movements.
Mr Jack, known to his family and friends as Issy, was killed in the early hours of August 18 on Te Ngae Rd. Police have spoken to the drivers of twocars known to have hit the 20-year-old but want to know why he was lying on the road and how he reached that spot.
The head of the Rotorua CIB, Detective Senior Sergeant Zane Smith, said there was a "crucial" timeline question they believed the community could help answer.
Mr Jack was at the Caltex Service Station on Te Ngae Rd at approximately 4.20am. The call to report he had been hit by a car was made to emergency services about 4.25am.
"In that time Mr Jack has covered a distance just shy of 1.4km," Mr Smith said.
"It is really important that we gather as much information about Mr Jack's movements along that stretch of road so that we can establish without doubt how he covered that distance and how he came to be lying in the road when he was struck by the two vehicles."
Police hope the CCTV images from the service station may jog the memories of those who may have been on the road at the time as they show the distinctive large white lettering on the front and back of his T-shirt.
They want to hear from anyone who saw Mr Jack who hasn't yet spoken with police, or has any information that may help the inquiries. Police also want to hear from anyone who was travelling along Te Ngae Rd who saw anything that might be relevant.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Rotorua police on (07) 348 0099. Alternatively information can be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
