Police are continuing to investigate after a man was located deceased in Balcairn, North Canterbury yesterday (3 January).
Formal identification has now taken place and Police can advise the deceased was Chad Puru, a 55-year-old Christchurch man.
Mr Puru’s death is being treated as unexplained and Police would like to hear from anyone who can assist our enquiries.
We are specifically seeking any sightings of Mr Puru or a white Honda Fit – registration MSF928 – in the wider Christchurch area between 10am on Saturday 31 December 2022 and 10am Tuesday 3 January 2023.
Mr Puru was 168cm tall, of solid build with a mullet-style haircut and was extensively tattooed, including his face.
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