Mum hopes that phone of missing woman will be key
Police ask people to watch for property along coast that may belong to Breanna
The mother of missing Wellington woman Breanna Muriwai hopes the discovery of her phone will provide answers about her disappearance and bring her home.
Muriwai, 22, was last seen in the early hours of Sunday, August 28, at Te Horo Beach.
Police on Friday revealed that her phone was found on the beach by a resident.
Muriwai’s mother, Jasmin Gray, shared the news on Facebook, saying her daughter would never go anywhere without her phone.
“Let’s pray this can give us some answers and bring our girl home,” she added.
Police say that as part of the investigation residents of the beach settlement were visited and alerted to Muriwai’s disappearance. Several different searches have also been conducted in the Te Horo area.
Muriwai’s phone is currently being examined by the police’s high-tech crime group to see if it can provide any answers about the circumstances of Muriwai’s disappearance.
Detective
Senior Sergeant
Dave
Thompson said police were still keeping an open mind as to what has happened to Muriwai but were keen to hear from anyone with information.
“We are particularly interested to hear from people who were walking along the coastline, between Te Horo and Peka Peka, to be vigilant for property that may belong to Breanna. “This also applies to any persons boating or fishing in this area. “This includes any property that may have come from a handbag or clothing.
“Even if you locate an item and are not sure whether it may be relevant, we still want to hear from you.
“It is completely out of character for her not to be in touch with family and friends.
“We are working hard to find those answers for them, but we know there are people in our community who will have information which will be important to our investigation.”
Police are still treating this as a missing persons investigation.
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Anyone with information is asked to contact Police on 105, quoting file number 220829/5320. Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.