Second person

2023 - 3 - 16

Speculation of second person in new Joseph Ahuriri CCTV dismissed (1 News)

The footage was released to the public last night and appears to show Ahuriri stopping at a Fuel Stop at Bay View at 5.56am on the day he went missing ...

"Speculation such as this often comes from a place of people wanting to help; however, the spread of misinformation such as this is can be a significant hindrance to a police investigation." While they understand speculation comes from a want to help, police say any speculation and misinformation surrounding the investigation can be a "significant hindrance". Police have dismissed speculation that a second person can be seen in newly released CCTV footage of missing Gisborne man Joseph Ahuriri, saying it hinders their investigation.

No second person travelling with missing man Joseph Ahuriri - police (RNZ)

Police say the spreading of misinformation is hampering their search for the Gisborne man who disappeared at the time Cyclone Gabrielle hit.

So far they have looked around Whakatu, Clive, Esk Valley, along the Napier-Taupo Rd, State Highway 5 and SH2, "in addition to many of the rural roads off SH5 and SH2". "Speculation such as this often comes from a place of people wanting to help, however, the spread of misinformation such as this is can be a significant hindrance to a police investigation," he said. He was last seen the next day, captured in a CCTV recording at the Waitomo Fuel Stop at Bay View with his white Toyota Hilux at 5.46am.

Police shut down speculation of second person captured on CCTV ... (Stuff.co.nz)

Police say it's "false speculation" that a second person was with Joseph Ahuriri the morning he went missing.

Dressed in a white top and dark pants, Ahuriri is seen leaning against the back of his truck as he refuels. “He hasn’t made contact or anything with his partner, me or my siblings and family which is unusual for him,” daughter Jah Cameron said. It’s not clear if he was in the truck at the time. James said the idea there was second person was “false speculation”. Hawke’s Bay police inspector Martin James said the investigation team had “extensively reviewed” the CCTV footage and was “satisfied” there was no second person with Joseph Ahuriri. Police have shut down speculation that a second person was with Joseph Ahuriri the morning he went missing.

Joseph Ahuriri: Psychic used to help find missing dad, police ... (New Zealand Herald)

The family also raised questions about the possible presence of a mystery person who may have been travelling with the missing father-of-eight. Ahuriri was last ...

The highway was devastated by the cyclone and completely impassable in parts. “The claims of a second person appear to relate to what is in fact an open door on Joseph’s vehicle.” He checked out of his hotel at 4.28am and was driving a white Toyota Hilux, registration DZH116. Ahuriri was last seen in security footage next to his white Toyota Hilux at the Bay View petrol station at 5.46am on February 14. He is still here with us, he is just somewhere else and needs to be found.” All we hear is the echo.” We will wait for answers from them.” This new information was a massive part in the “phase” of the search for the 40-year-old, Martin said, which was complicated by the fact that a lot of CCTV in the Hawke’s Bay area was not working at the time due to power failures. “Police continue to work hard to locate Joseph and appreciate the assistance from people who have come forward with information and CCTV footage.” James said another part of this new phase of the search was interviewing the family and friends of Ahuriri. “We need answers. “The investigation team has extensively reviewed the CCTV recording in question and is satisfied that the only person shown in the recording is Joseph Ahuriri,” James said.

Police slam false speculation in case of missing Gisborne man ... (Newshub)

Police have put to rest false rumours circulating in the case of missing man Joseph Ahuriri. Gisborne local and father-of-eight Ahuriri was reported as ...

Update: Search for Joseph Ahuriri | Scoop News (Scoop.co.nz)

Inspector Martin James, Hawke's Bay Police: Police are aware of false speculation that a second person can be seen with Joseph Ahuriri in a CCTV recording ...

The claims of a second person appear to relate to what is in fact an open door on Joseph’s vehicle. The investigation team has extensively reviewed the CCTV recording in question and is satisfied that the only person shown in the recording is Joseph Ahuriri. Police are aware of false speculation that a second person can be seen with Joseph Ahuriri in a CCTV recording from Waitomo Fuel Stop at Bay View at 5.46am on 14 February.