Police at Darlington Road’s address last week.
Photo: RNZ / REECE PADIER
A man was arrested and accused after “extensive investigations” by police in an aggravated theft in Miramar.
Police are still trying to establish whether there is a connection between the theft and the death of Abdul Nabizadah, 63, who was found seriously injured at a nearby intersection shortly thereafter.
Detective Nick Pritchard inspector says the man who was arrested is 28 years old and should attend the Wellington District Court on Thursday, accused of aggravated theft and aggravated injury.
Around 2 am on Monday, March 17, police were called to a Darlington Road address, where the occupants had located an intruder inside their home.
Police said that after a fight with the occupants of the house, the alleged aggressor fled. One person in the House received minor injuries and the other three were not injured.
Police are still looking for two men who may have seen or heard something that will help the investigation.
One was seen walking through the Totara Street CamperDown Road and turned right to Darlington Road from Camperdown Road at 12:28 pm, wearing a light top and dark pants.
“We know that Mr. Nabizadah arrived at Totara Street in his silver -colored Toyota Aqua, record NQE681, at 12:25 pm, so this man may have seen Mr. Nabizadah and his vehicle.
“We ask that person, or anyone who knows them, to present themselves as soon as possible.”
At 1:30 pm, a man in fitness clothes or active clothes was seen running south at Darlington Road, before crossing the crossing of Camperdown Road, wearing a blue shirt.
On Tuesday, residents held a meeting demanding more security from the neighborhood, with almost 100 people present.
They heard from Wellington City Council employees, with security consultant Joel Berryman explaining that police data reported the feature for security measures such as lighting and CCTV cameras, with a single camera costing up to $ 25,000.
Police said on Wednesday that they understood the concern.
“We understand that these incidents are disturbing and worrying for the community and the investigation team is working tirelessly to determine the circumstances surrounding Nabizadah’s death and end their family.”
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