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Police are searching for a man in connection with a murder investigation after an incident in Wellsford on Saturday.
Desmond Lawrence Bourne wanted for murder.
Photo: New Zealand Police
A man in his 30s was found dead in a vehicle on Wayby Station Road after a gunshot wound.
While police are investigating, they are requesting information related to the whereabouts of Desmond Lawrence Bourne, 45.
There is an arrest warrant against him and he is wanted for murder in connection with this matter.
It is considered “dangerous and should not be approached,” police said, urging the public to call 111 immediately after seeing it.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts was urged to contact the Waitematā Crime Squad on 09 839 0697 or anonymously Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Detective Inspector Scott Beard said the victim and the offender knew each other and that this was not being 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 (record KBK990) linked to this incident.”
Today an autopsy is being carried out and the police are providing support to the relatives and friends of the deceased.
