Appeal for information to assist double fatal investigation

Detectives investigating the double fatality in Welcome Bay Tauranga on Christmas Day are seeking the assistance of the public to complete the picture of events that lead to the deaths of 13 and 14-year-old sisters from Tauranga.

Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Turner said police are particularly interested in speaking to any member of the public who may have observed the activities of three motor vehicles, a maroon Honda, a black Mitsubishi Lancer and another Honda coloured blue, in the Welcome Bay Area and on Welcome Bay Road between 3.30pm and 4.30 pm on Christmas Day.

The Detective Senior Sergeant emphasised that it is too early to say what if any involvement these vehicles had in the accident.

Any person with information can contact the Tauranga Police on 07 5774300.