New Zealand / Crime

Identity of body found in car confirmed as homicide probe continues

18:07 pm on 28 April 2023

Richard Anthony Leman Photo: Supplied / NZ Police

Police have released the name of a man found dead in a suspected homicide in Rangiora earlier this month.

The body of Richard Anthony Leman, 41, was located in a vehicle at an abandoned house on a Tyler Street address on 17 April.

A homicide enquiry into Leman's death continues, with investigators concentrating on his last known movements and of his vehicle prior to it being found in Tyler Street.

Police asked for sightings of a 2000s-model white Nissan Fuga similar to the one pictured. Photo: Supplied / NZ Police

Anyone who saw a 2000s-model white Nissan Fuga in the area in the week leading up to Monday, 17 April is asked to get in touch with police.

Please get in touch on 105 or via https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105, using Update Report and reference file number: 230415/8026

Information can also be reported anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.