Police are investigating the murder of Grace Millane are looking for a shovel that is connected to the murder investigation.
Police stopped the search for the British backpacker on Sunday when her body was found on the outskirts of Auckland.
Detective Inspector Scott Beard from Auckland City Police said the body was found “intact”. He believed the long-handled shovel could be “anywhere between the Scenic Drive and central Auckland areas.”
The 26-year-old man has appeared in court in New Zealand and is charged for her murder.
David Millane, Grace’s father, has flown to New Zealand and visited the place where her body was found. He took part in a traditional Maori blessing ceremony a
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longside Grace’s uncle and members of the police force.
Investigators are trying to establish a timeline of events leading up to her death. Officers have received many calls about the case.
The shovel is described as the following;
-An Atlas Trade Hardwood Long Handle Round Mouth Shovel (similar to the picture shown)
Auckland Police would like to hear from anyone who may have found this item any time after Monday 3 December.
Detective Inspector Scott Beard said: “At this point we don’t know where this item is. It could be anywhere between the Scenic Drive and central Auckland areas. Someone may have come across it, picked it up and taken it home. We need to speak to that person or anyone who has seen it.
The scene examination at Scenic Drive is now complete.”
