Police are appealing for witnesses to an incident that occured in Marfell, near New Plymouth, overnight.
Police received reports of possible gunshots heard on Cook Street near Seaview Road just after midnight this morning, Sunday 24 March.
A witness reported seeing an altercation between two people, with one person leaving in an orange vehicle and another person leaving in a black vehicle, believed to be a BMW.
Police have located the orange vehicle and are speaking with one person, however we are still looking for the person in the black vehicle. We want to make sure they are okay – if they are injured they are encouraged to report to hospital.
Police would like to hear from anyone who saw the orange vehicle overnight, a Holden Commodore with the registration LYZ489.
We're also seeking sightings of the black BMW, which has not yet been located by Police. It's described as having one of the rear passenger windows smashed in, being covered with plastic.
Anyone who was in the area or has information is asked to contact New Plymouth Police on (06) 759 5500.
Information can also be passed on anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Issued by Police Media Centre