Residents of a leafy Hamilton cul-de-sac are shocked to find police investigating a homicide in their street.
One person has been arrested and a homicide investigation is underway after a death in Cranmer Close, in the northern Hamilton suburb of Rototuna.
A resident told NZME she was very surprised to see police.
”This is a very quiet street,” she said.
Another resident, who asked not to be named, said his dad had been working late and ”all he heard and saw were the lights and sirens.”
The resident said the street, close to the edge of town, was “nice and quiet”.
Another resident who walked through the cul-de-sac every morning said the neighbourhood was “lovely and peaceful”.
”You don’t expect this kind of thing to happen in Rototuna North,” he said.
”I walk through here everyday at 7am. It’s quiet. You get the odd car leaving for work but not much else.”
He said he had never met the residents of the home.
Four police vehicles were at the scene at 10am.
Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Neilson said police were called about 2am today.
The address has been cordoned off. A scene examination and homicide investigation were under way, and one person was in custody, Neilson said.
Yellow recycling bins were still out the front of the house and an electric vehicle in the driveway was plugged in for charging.
“Police are speaking with those involved and are offering support to the victim’s family.
“Charges are being considered, and the community will continue to see a significant police presence in the area while enquiries are conducted to establish what has occurred.”
Police urge anyone with information that could help, to call 105, referencing event number P058231079.
The 19-year-old disappeared without her wallet or mobile phone.