{"id":184016,"date":"2025-12-15T00:07:08","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T00:07:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/184016\/"},"modified":"2025-12-15T00:07:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T00:07:08","slug":"search-on-for-man-after-double-homicide-in-ruatiti","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/184016\/","title":{"rendered":"Search on for man after double homicide in Ruatiti"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Mitchell<\/p>\n

\nPolice said they were looking for Mitchell Cole, 29, as part of their enquiries
\nPhoto: Supplied \/ NZ Police\n<\/p>\n

Police investigating a double homicide in the central North Island have released an image of a man they’re describing as a person of interest.<\/p>\n

Two bodies were found at a house in Ruatiti, near Ohakune, on Saturday afternoon<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A scene examination was still under way on Monday at the large, remote property on Murumuru Road, including the use of the Eagle helicopter.<\/p>\n

Police said they were looking for Mitchell Cole as part of their enquiries.<\/p>\n

They believe the 29-year-old is in the Ruatiti area.<\/p>\n

“I know this event will be concerning for many in our community,” Central District Commander Superintendent Dion Bennett said.<\/p>\n

“Police will be carrying out reassurance patrols as we work as quickly as possible to locate those involved.<\/p>\n

“Additional police are in the Ruatiti area to assist the investigation as we pursue every lead available to us.”<\/p>\n

Bennett said Cole should not be approached and anyone who saw him should call 111 immediately.<\/p>\n

Anyone with non-urgent informationis asked to make a report online at 105.police.govt.nz, or call 105 using reference number P064773873. A report can be made anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.<\/p>\n

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