Auckland City Police have started a homicide inquiry after the discovery of a man?�?s body in a Freeman?�?s Bay house tonight.
Police were called to the house at about 5.20pm when a woman became worried about dogs barking inside her neighbour?�?s house in Hackett St.
When Police arrived the attending officers found the man?�?s body. Subsequent inquiries have determined that the man?�?s car was missing. It has since been recovered by Police in Bowen St in the City.
It will be examined for forensic clues as soon as possible.
A scene guard is in place around the Hackett St property and Police hope to be able to remove the deceased tonight. It is expected a post-mortem will be carried out tomorrow.