Police seek second vehicle
Police have revealed more detail about the circumstances surrounding the death of Lower Hutt man Craig McKelvie last month.
Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Todd told viewers on TVNZ’s Ten 7 programme last night that it appeared McKelvie, 52, and the other occupants of a blue Mitsubishi Outlander had been followed to Mason St where he was attacked with a knife.
‘‘The investigation team now have reason to believe two vehicles were involved in the death of Mr McKelvie,’’ Todd said.
Police have several CCTV sightings of a black Honda Odyssey following the Outlander to Mason St and both vehicles leaving a short time later around 10pm on Friday, October 14, with a wounded McKelvie left to find refuge in a nearby house.
‘‘The blue Mitsubishi Outlander vehicle has come to a stop in Mason St. A black coloured station wagon, which we believe is the Odyssey, pulled in behind the Outlander here.
‘‘Craig has got out of the Outlander, there’s been an altercation, and he’s received his injuries.’’
Todd said McKelvie then ran to a nearby friend’s house.
‘‘But unfortunately he passed away an hour later.’’ Investigators were also still looking for the ‘‘single-bladed sharp-edged object’’ which was used to attack McKelvie. Earlier this week, police revealed they were seeking information around the 2004 Honda Odyssey registration JCT923. Police were also now appealing for information on a blue 2006 Mitsubishi and who was in it when it left the scene. ‘‘We are interested in identifying any occupants of both the vehicles on Friday, October 14,’’ Todd said.