As Wellington police continue to investigate the missing 22-year-old Breanna Muriwai, a pink/purple coloured suitcase is an item of significance, and police want to find it.
Muriwai was last seen in the early hours of August 28 at Te Horo Beach on the Kāpiti Coast and has not been seen since.
Last week Muriwai's phone was found on Te Horo beach and the High-Tech Crime Group is examining it.
Detective Senior Sergeant Dave Thompson said the pink/purple bag is significant to police's investigation, it was last on Te Horo Beach near the Sea Rd beach access on the morning of Muriwai's disappearance.
"We also know that it was removed from the area mid-afternoon on the same day."
Det Snr Srg Thompson now wants to speak with anyone who saw the bag or the bag being picked up.
"We are also appealing to anyone who may have information as to its current location. The investigation team believe its recovery will assist with the circumstances of Breanna’s disappearance."
Det Snr Srg Thompson thanked members of the public who have come forward with items they have found - he urges the public to continue notifying police if further items are found on Te Horo Beach.
"We are still asking for anyone who walks along the coastline between Te Horo and Peka Peka to be vigilant for property that may belong to Breanna.
"This also applies to any persons boating or fishing in this area. This includes any property that may have come from a handbag or clothing."
Det Snr Srg Thompson added police are still treating Muriwai's disappearance as a missing persons investigation and several enquiries are underway.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 105 quoting file number 220829/5320.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
