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Police are making fresh enquiries into the disappearance of 67-year-old Hamilton man Frederick “Rick’ Hayward.
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He was last seen leaving his home around 5pm on Monday 2 September 2013, with the intention of travelling to the family bach in Raglan.
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As revealed on Police Ten 7 on TV2 earlier this evening, after initially being treated as a missing person’s inquiry, new information has come to light.
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?“We now believe something sinister may have happened to Rick,” says Detective Sergeant Andrew Saunders.?
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“It may be the case that Mr Hayward was the victim of a hit and run. We are not suggesting that anyone deliberately knocked him down.
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“However, the driver might have panicked and disposed of Mr Hayward’s body”, says Detective Sergeant Saunders.?
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The investigation team is seeking help from the public to provide answers for the Hayward family.
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Police have information which says Mr Hayward’s red Toyota hatchback was parked on Old Mountain Rd, near the Karamu track walkway, on Monday 2 September 2013 and was still there the following day.
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Detectives urge local people or visitors who used Old Mountain Rd to think back to the beginning of spring, almost four years ago.?
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Did you see a vehicle driving in a dangerous manner?
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Did you see a damaged vehicle?
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Did someone tell you about a crash they were involved in? ? ?
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If you can provide us with any information which might assist the investigation, please call the dedicated phone line which has been set up - 0800 HAYWARD (0800 4299 273). ?
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Information can also be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Note to media:?Detective Senior Sergeant Andrew Saunders will be available to speak to media at a stand-up on Friday morning. Details will published on Friday morning.?
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Issued by Police Media Centre.
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