Wellsford murder: police are now looking for a 21-year-old woman and Desmond Bourne

Police have received multiple sightings of a man wanted for the murder of a man in Wellsford, and are now searching for his 21-year-old partner.

Detective Inspector Scott Beard also released the name of the shooting victim today as Zane Smith, 37, of Rodney.

Both Smith and Desmond Lawrence Bourne, who is still on the run from the police, knew each other.

Beard said police had conducted several investigations throughout the Auckland region looking for Bourne, 45.

“Several reports of possible Bourne sightings have come in this week and have been followed by police, with investigations conducted in multiple directions throughout the Auckland region.”

Police are also now looking for Serene Tilsley, 21, who is associated with Bourne and has an arrest warrant in connection with the incident.

“Police are also appealing over sightings of a black 2005 Ford Falcon sedan – registration CTS862 – linked to this incident, which was seen in Pakuranga on Sunday morning.”

Bourne is considered dangerous and should not be approached by the public.

If you see it, contact 111 immediately.

“The investigation team will continue to do everything possible to locate Bourne so that he can be held accountable.

“We are appealing to Bourne to turn himself over to him so this can be resolved without further incident,” says Detective Inspector Beard.

Police acknowledged members of the public who had contacted them with information about possible Bourne sightings.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Desmond Bourne and Serene Tilsley or the Ford Falcon vehicle was urged to contact the Waitemata Crime Squad on 09839 0697, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800555111.

Zane Smith’s family was being supported, Beard said.