6 Jul 2022

Whakamārama homicide: Occupants of car sought by police

3:39 pm on 6 July 2022

Police are wanting the public's help to identify the owners of a vehicle of interest in a homicide case.

A silver sedan and a white ute are seen driving at night.

Police are wanting to speak to the occupants of the silver sedan, seen here on 12 June. Photo: Supplied / police

The silver sedan was travelling in the Whakamārama and Te Puna areas at the time of a homicide.

Eli Johnson, 27, was found with critical injuries when police were called to a rural property on Old Highway at about 8.35pm on Sunday 12 June.

Detective Inspector Lew Warner said police wanted to speak to the occupants of the sedan as they worked to identify all vehicles travelling in the area.

"While we've since identified and spoken with the occupants of the white utility, we'd like the occupants of the silver sedan pictured to come forward and speak with us," he said.

Occupants of the silver sedan, or anyone who has information that could help are asked to contact police on 105 and quote file number 220613/3065.

Information can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.