Police have now identified a two door dark blue Toyota Hilux as the vehicle involved in the fatal shooting of 28 year old Kawerau woman, Korrey Whyman.
"The vehicle has links back to Rotoiti and we believe it has been used recently by people who live or stay in this area." Detective Inspector Lindsay Pilbrow says.
Police are asking anyone who lives in the Rotoiti area and have seen this vehicle in their community to come forward to Police.
The vehicle was recovered last week in Braemar Road, Rotoma, and forensic testing is now underway.
"Police have executed a number of search warrants in the Rotoiti area in relation to this homicide investigation. Firearms, stolen property and drugs were all located during the course of these searches. Three arrests were made and these persons will be facing a number charges in respect of these items." Pilbrow says.
Anyone with information are urged to contact Police by calling 105 quoting file number 220925/5119. Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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