Police inquiry into killing of Kyle Whorrall seeking a second vehicle
Police investigating the death of US student Kyle Whorrall in Auckland last weekend are appealing for information about a vehicle.
American PhD student Whorrall, 33, was attacked at a St Johns bus stop on Saturday night and later died in hospital.
Police said the vehicle — a silver 2004 Mitsubishi Grandis, registration GNG652 — was believed to be connected to people detectives would like to speak to.
"We believe they have crucial information to share with us about the events surrounding Kyle's tragic death," a statement from police said.
In the hours after the attack, police initially sought a black SUV and its occupants which was believed to be at the scene and fled at speed following the assault on Whorrall.
Police said the silver Mitsubishi might have travelled to Northland in recent days.
Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin today said the occupants should make contact with police as soon as possible.
'These people of interest could have the information we are looking for that will help us understand why Kyle was killed," he said.
'We know they are likely feeling apprehensive about speaking with us, but we are asking them come forward as soon as possible. It is time to do the right thing.
"If you have any information about this vehicle or the people involved, we also want to hear from you.
"We will be continuing to carry out our enquiries to locate this vehicle and the people with it as a matter of urgency."
A 16-year-old youth was remanded in custody on Thursday after being charged with murdering Whorrall. He was also charged with aggravated robbery.
A 32-year-old woman also appeared in court on Thursday, charged with being an accessory to murder after the fact. Charging documents alleged she actively suppressed evidence against the murder accused, by selling a vehicle, "in order to enable him to escape... arrest".
She was granted interim name suppression and remanded in custody without plea to reappear at the same time as the murder-accused, in the High Court.
Police said any information about the silver Mitsubishi could be passed to police online or by calling 105, using the reference number 250419/9858, Operation Aberfeldy.
Information could also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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