A member of the public has found the car police were seeking in relation to a man's body being found at an Epsom brothel on Tuesday.
A post-mortem has been completed on a man found dead at this property in Manukau Rd. Photo: RNZ / Katie Scotcher
Acting Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin, who is heading the Operation Anniston investigation into the man's death, said the Toyota Yaris had been found in the Mt Roskill area.
He is grateful to the person who reported it, however, police are still keen to hear from anyone who saw the car on Monday night through to Tuesday morning.
"The vehicle has been seized and will be subject to further forensic examination later today," Baldwin said.
A forensics team will be combing the car for clues on a man's death. Photo: Supplied / NZ Police
They are also asking for anyone who worked at or visited the brothel on Monday night to contact them.
Police have also taken the unusual step of clarifying that the dead man's ethnicity is not Asian.
A post-mortem has been completed and the priority is to identify the victim formally and notify his next of kin.
"We are unable to comment further on the identification of the deceased at this juncture."
Police are continuing a scene examination at the Manukau Rd premises
Anyone with information is asked to contact the investigation team on (09) 524 1921 or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.