To be attributed to Detective Inspector Martin James:
As the investigation into the fatal stabbing of Kaea Karauria continues, Hawke’s Bay Police have today arrested another person.
A 17-year-old male was arrested in Napier this morning and has been charged with theft and demands with menace.
He is scheduled to appear in Napier Youth Court on 15 October.
This has been a complex investigation. Despite a number of arrests already, we are continuing to follow up on all information received, to ensure that all those involved - either directly or indirectly - are held to account.
We are very grateful to those people in our community who have done the right thing and provided information to help us bring justice for Kaea’s whānau.
Anyone with information who has not yet spoken to us is urged to call 105, or make a report online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking “Update Report”.
Please quote the file number 250511/1317 in all reports.
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Issued by Police Media Centre.