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Police have released the image of a man wanted for a homicide in Wellsford on Saturday.
Desmond Lawrence Bourne. Source: Supplied
The victim in his 30s was found dead in a vehicle on Wayby Station Road after receiving a gunshot wound Saturday night, police said.
Police are now requesting any information regarding the whereabouts of Desmond Lawrence Bourne.
“Bourne, 45, has a warrant for his arrest and is wanted for murder in connection with this matter,” police said.
“Bourne is considered dangerous and should not be approached by the public. If you see him, call 111 immediately.”
Anyone with information on his whereabouts should contact the Waitemata Crime Squad on 09 839 0697, or can provide information anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.
Detective Inspector Scott Beard says that the victim and the offender know each other and that this is not treated as a random attack.
“The police want to assure the public that we have a dedicated team of staff working tirelessly on this case and our priority is to locate Desmond Bourne as quickly as possible.”
“We also want to thank members of the public who initially contacted the police on Saturday night as well as over the weekend with information on sightings of the black Range Rover (log KBK990) linked to this incident.
“We encourage anyone with information who has not yet contacted the police to do so immediately,” said Detective Inspector Beard.
Today an autopsy is being carried out and the police are providing support to the relatives and friends of the deceased.
Police say they are not in a position to reveal the victim’s name at this time.