Police seek tattooed man with Mickey Mouse t-shirt [1]
Monday, March 3, 2014 - 19:00
Tonga Police want to talk to a tattooed man who was wearing a Mickey Mouse t-shirt, and another man, who were seen in the By-Pass Road, Halaleva area of Nuku'alofa, on the morning of Thursday, February 20, the day of a homicide.
The Police said they are seeking information to track down the two Tongan male “persons of interest” in relation to the homicide death of a Chinese shopkeeper over a week-ago.
Chief Inspector Tevita Fifita the lead investigator said today they had information placing the two men in the area of the crime where the shop was located on By-Pass Road in Halaleva from around 9:00am to 1:00pm on the day of the homicide Thursday, February 20.
He said one man, about 30-40 years old, was wearing a black sleeveless t-shirt and jeans shorts, with a black cap on his head.
The other man, about 25-35 years old, was wearing a blue t-shirt with a cartoon picture of Mickey Mouse on the front and shorts. He had tattoos on his arm and leg.
“Any information in regards to these two men on the day of the homicide or the day before around the area would be very helpful,” said the Chief Inspector.
He appealed for members of the public who might be able to help locate the men to call the police telephone number 922.
Head injuries
Police Commissioner Grant O’Fee said the victim died from severe head injuries and the Police were determined to apprehend the offenders and bring them to court.
“This was a brutal slaying of a law abiding member of the community in Nuku'alofa who was brutally killed in his home and workplace. Our team led by Chief Inspector Fifita are absolutely determined we will apprehend the offenders for this but we really need the cooperation of the public in Tongatapu," he said.
Dao Zin He (31) died at Vaiola Hospital on Friday, February 21 after he was found unconscious inside his shop on By-Pass Road in Halaleva the night before.