Do you know this man? Image of person wanted over gang-related Melville shooting released

October 1, 2018

Robert Nelson was fatally shot early Sunday, with two others, including his girlfriend, seriously hurt. (Source: Other)

Police are asking for help from the public in identifying a man and a vehicle which is part of their investigation into a homicide that took place in Waikato earlier this year.

Twenty-three-year-old Robert Nelson was killed after he was shot multiple times in the suburb of Melville in the early hours of 8 July and police have released a picture containing a car and man they are interested in finding.

"Police would like to hear from anyone who has seen the vehicle pictured or recognises the man in the blue hoodie," Detective Inspector Graham Pitkethley said.

"The vehicle pictured is believed to be a red Mazda Atenza and we would like to find the owner of this vehicle.

"The licence plate on the vehicle pictured belongs to a black ute believe to have been stolen from Papakura on or around 6 July."

The image was taken from a service station on Cavendish Road in South Auckland on July 18.

People with information can contact Waikato Police on 07 858 6339 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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