Pathologist examines body found in Waitakere Ranges

A pathologist has examined the skeletal remains found yesterday near Whatipu in the Waitakere Ranges. The pathologist has provided Police with a gender and age group to consider.



Sergeant Niki Seager of Waitakere Police says, "Police are examining missing person files from the past five years and are following a possible identity. Police wish to deal with the family directly, so no further details can be provided at this stage."



Issued by

Jayson Rhodes

Communications Manager

North Shore/Waitakere/Rodney Police

027 281 0271