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Perth Now
a day ago
- Perth Now
Daughter's tribute to dad found in bin
The daughter of a man whose body was found in an industrial-sized bin has taken to social media to remember her 'best friend' as police continue to piece together the fateful night. Luke Jon Telega, 45, was found by a garbage contractor behind a Salvation Army store on Percy Street, Hobart about 9am on Monday. He was last seen by his children on Saturday night. 'Rest easy dad,' Harmony Telega shared in her heartbreaking tribute in the early hours of Wednesday morning. 'I know we weren't on speaking terms when you left this world. It was hard seeing you the way you were. Days after Mr Telega's body was found on Percy Street in Bellerive his daughter has shared a heartbreaking tribute. Linda Higginson Credit: News Corp Australia 'You were the best father I could've ever asked for, my best friend. 'You helped me when I needed it with no questions asked you were always happy to spend time with me for no reason. 'I will for ever (sic) be grateful for you I love you so so much. 'I will forever pick you to be my father in every life time (sic). Until we meet again dad.' It comes as Tasmanian police continue to investigate whether Mr Telega was met with foul play or misadventure in the hours between his last sighting and his body being found. New CCTV footage has been released in hopes of identifying two people police believe may have information. Mr Telega's daughter described him as her 'best friend'. Tasmania Police Credit: News Corp Australia The family is now gathering funds for a funeral. Tasmania Police Credit: News Corp Australia Authorities would like to speak to a woman captured standing at a shopfront on Percy Street about 7.50pm on Sunday who may have spoken to someone on the street. She was seen driving what is believed to be a light-coloured Toyota Prado. A second woman, also seen on Percy Street at 8.05pm, was driving a red SUV. It is understood the bin the body was found in was frequented by people sleeping rough. It is not known whether Mr Telega, who was homeless, had been sleeping in it. Now his family are faced with finding the money to lay him to rest, with Harmony's friend Lily Hurst setting up a GoFundMe in support of the family. The 45-year-old's body was found by a garbage contractor, more than a day after he was last seen by family. Linda Higginson Credit: News Corp Australia 'I'm trying to raise funds for my friend harmony telega as her father Luke telega past away suddenly and the family doesn't have the funds to be able to give Luke a funeral,' she wrote. 'Harmony and her family would love to give Luke the send of (sic) as he deserves but as funds are tight that isn't an option, if there is anyone that could please help with this tragic stressful time it would be very much appreciated every little bit will help so much.' Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Perth Now
a day ago
- Perth Now
Daughter's heartbreaking admission after dad's body found in bin
The daughter of a man whose body was discovered inside an industrial-sized bin has paid tribute to her father, as police make a fresh appeal to the public. Luke Jon Telega, 45, was found by a garbage contractor behind shops on Percy St at Bellerive, in greater Hobart, about 9am on Monday. Telega was last seen by family at 10pm on Saturday. The ongoing investigation is exploring whether he met with foul play or misadventure during the significant gap between then and his discovery. An autopsy showed no visible signs of injury. Police have now appealed for two potential who they think might have information to come forward, in a fresh appeal to the public. The women were spotted on CCTV in the area on Sunday night. One of the women was seen standing outside a shopfront on Percy St at 7.50pm. She may have spoken with someone on the street and was seen driving what is believed to be a light-coloured Toyota Prado. The second woman was also seen on Percy St a short time later at 8.05pm. She was driving a red SUV. The bin where Telega was found sits behind a Salvation Army outlet and is known to be frequented by people sleeping rough, Tasmania Police Detective Inspector David Gill said on Tuesday. It is unclear if Telega had been sleeping in the bin. When his body was discovered, the garbage contractor told police he initially believed it was a mannequin. Luke Jon Telega's daughter paid tribute to her father (right) as an ongoing investigation into his death hopes to locate potential witnesses (left). Credit: Harmony Telega / Victoria Police/ Facebook Telega was last seen by family at 10pm on Saturday, and was discovered dead on Monday morning. Credit: Tasmania Police, Supplied The area behind a Salvation Army where Telega was found is frequented by rough sleepers, but it is unclear whether Telega had been sleeping inside the bin. Credit: Google Maps/AAP Police are still urging anyone who was in the area, especially on Sunday, to contact Crime Stoppers. Telega's daughter Harmony Telega said she and her father were not in contact recently but shared a heartfelt tribute on social media. 'Rest easy Dad. I know we weren't on speaking terms when you left this world. It was hard seeing you the way you were. You were the best father I could've ever asked for, my best friend,' Harmony said. 'You helped me when I needed it with no questions asked, you were always happy to spend time with me for no reason. 'I will always be forever grateful for you, I love you so, so much. I will forever pick you to be my father in every lifetime. Until we meet again, Dad.' Now she and her family grapple to gather funds to lay Telega to rest. 'Harmony and her family would like to give Luke the send-off he deserves but as funds are tight this isn't an option,' family friend Lily Hurst wrote in a GoFundMe. Hurst called it a 'tragic, stressful time' for the family. — With AAP
7NEWS
a day ago
- 7NEWS
Daughter's tribute to Luke Jon Telega after body found in bin, as police seek potential witnesses
The daughter of a man whose body was discovered inside an industrial-sized bin has paid tribute to her father, as police make a fresh appeal to the public. Luke Jon Telega, 45, was found by a garbage contractor behind shops on Percy St at Bellerive, in greater Hobart, about 9am on Monday. Telega was last seen by family at 10pm on Saturday. The ongoing investigation is exploring whether he met with foul play or misadventure during the significant gap between then and his discovery. An autopsy showed no visible signs of injury. Police have now appealed for two potential who they think might have information to come forward, in a fresh appeal to the public. The women were spotted on CCTV in the area on Sunday night. One of the women was seen standing outside a shopfront on Percy St at 7.50pm. She may have spoken with someone on the street and was seen driving what is believed to be a light-coloured Toyota Prado. The second woman was also seen on Percy St a short time later at 8.05pm. She was driving a red SUV. The bin where Telega was found sits behind a Salvation Army outlet and is known to be frequented by people sleeping rough, Tasmania Police Detective Inspector David Gill said on Tuesday. It is unclear if Telega had been sleeping in the bin. When his body was discovered, the garbage contractor told police he initially believed it was a mannequin. 'Until we meet again, Dad' Police are still urging anyone who was in the area, especially on Sunday, to contact Crime Stoppers. Telega's daughter Harmony Telega said she and her father were not in contact recently but shared a heartfelt tribute on social media. 'Rest easy Dad. I know we weren't on speaking terms when you left this world. It was hard seeing you the way you were. You were the best father I could've ever asked for, my best friend,' Harmony said. 'You helped me when I needed it with no questions asked, you were always happy to spend time with me for no reason. 'I will always be forever grateful for you, I love you so, so much. I will forever pick you to be my father in every lifetime. Until we meet again, Dad.' Now she and her family grapple to gather funds to lay Telega to rest. 'Harmony and her family would like to give Luke the send-off he deserves but as funds are tight this isn't an option,' family friend Lily Hurst wrote in a GoFundMe. Hurst called it a 'tragic, stressful time' for the family.
ABC News
3 days ago
- General
- ABC News
Police name Luke Jon Telega as man who was found deceased in bin in Hobart
A man whose body was found in an industrial-sized bin in Hobart on Monday has been named by Tasmania Police, who are appealing for the public to come forward any information about his movements. The man has been named — with the permission of the man's family — as 45-year-old Luke Jon Telega. On Monday morning, a garbage contractor found the man's body in a large industrial waste bin in the Hobart suburb of Bellerive — telling police he first thought he had discovered a "mannequin". "Mr Telega was last seen alive on Saturday night at 10pm, but there remains a gap in the timeline until the discovery of his body by a garbage contractor on Monday morning," Detective Inspector David Gill said. "Detectives have today spoken with members of the public, conducted further door knocking of homes and businesses, and reviewed CCTV footage." Police returned to Percy Street in Bellerive on Tuesday, where the man's body was found at the rear of a business. "An autopsy was conducted earlier today and details of this will not be released to the public," Detective Inspector Gill said. "However, police have confirmed there were no visible signs of injury. Tasmania Police are asking anyone in the Bellerive and greater Hobart area who has information that could assist police to contact 131 444.
ABC News
4 days ago
- General
- ABC News
Tasmania Police investigating after body found in bin at Bellerive
A man's body has been found in a bin at the rear of a business on Hobart's eastern shore. Tasmania Police said the 45-year-old's body was found in an "industrial-type bin" at the business in Percy Street, Bellerive, on Monday morning. Detectives and forensics officers have been at the scene since the body was discovered about 9am Police are expected to hold a media conference at 3pm today.
