Police in New Plymouth investigating the death of 55-year-old Sidney 'Ross' Bridson are now appealing for sightings of a vehicle of interest.
Ross, a father of four, was found dead after a suspicious house fire on Waitaanga Road on October 11, 2023.
The home was extensively damaged prior to the arrival of emergency services and his body was later located at the scene. The post mortem examination determined the cause of death was due to a gunshot wound.
Detective Senior Sergeant Gerard Bouterey said New Plymouth police are now appealing to the public for sightings of a late model black LDV van that was seen in the area around the time of the incident.
"We believe there were two people in the van at the time," he said in a statement.
"The driver has been described as a Caucasian man and is believed to be in their mid-20s."
Bouterey said there is a "small but dedicated team who have been working on this investigation since October".
"The past six months have been difficult for Ross' family and friends as they come to terms with the death of their loved one, and we remain committed to giving them the answers they need."
Police would like to speak to the two occupants of the black LDV van, and urge people living in the Waitaanga area to cast their minds back to October last year and contact police if they remember seeing this black LDV in the days and weeks leading to Ross' death.
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