BREAKING NEWS:
MAN ARRESTED FOR MARIE JAMIESON MURDER:

Police investigating the Marie Jamieson homicide have arrested and charged a 51 year old male sickness beneficiary with the rape and murder of the 23 year old hairdresser.

The Officer in Charge of Operation Co-Op says the arrest is very satisfying and he has thanked the family and friends of Marie along with the New Zealand public
for their support and patience over the past seven years.

Mr Wood praised the original enquiry team for their thorough investigation and attention to detail. He paid tribute to the professionalism of both his team of
investigators for their superb work, and to the many agencies and individuals who have assisted Police over the course of this lengthy homicide investigation.

Marie's family are very pleased that someone has been arrested for her murder.

In a statement the family said.." that it has been an agonising and heartbreaking seven years for them, and it is not over yet. We are so indebted to the police for the
tremendous amount of effort they have put into finding Marie's killer." Police launched a homicide investigation (Operation Co-op) after the discovery of 23 year olds body at the back of a factory in Mihini Road, Ranui, on Monday 19 February 2001.

The last confirmed sighting of Marie was at about 9.17pm on Saturday, February 10, cutting through the forecourt of the Gull service station on New North Road just prior to the intersection with Sandringham Road.

Marie did not buy anything from the Gull service station but was clearly walking along New North Road towards Mt Albert.

			Approx. 8.50pm Saturday 10th Feb: Marie Jamieson leaves the Tonic Bar, cnr Newton Road and Symonds Street.
			Approx. 8.55pm Saturday 10th Feb: Marie seen in Henty Wines and Spirits on New North Road.

			Approx. 9.15pm Saturday 10th Feb: Marie was seen cutting through the forecourt of the Gull service station near the intersection of New North and Sandringham Roads in Kingsland.

Marie may have walked along New North Road and up Bollard Avenue towards her home address in Methuen Road, Avondale. Police want to speak to anyone who may be able to assist us determine what Marie's movements were after 9.15pm on Saturday, February 10, 2001.

			Marie would most likely have entered Bollard Avenue at the intersection with New North Road to go towards her home.
			Location of Marie's home: Marie may have walked along Bollard Avenue and Methuen Road.

When last seen, Marie Jamieson was wearing a red t-shirt with black trim on the short sleeves and around the neck and an asymmetrical dark skirt. She was carrying a square light blue bag with a shoulder strap. Marie was Caucasian, 167cm in height and of slim to medium build. The pictures opposite show her in Henty Wines and Spirits on Saturday February 10.

 

Marie Jamieson' body was located at the rear of a factory in Mihini Road, Ranui on the morning of Monday, 19 February 2001.

Police would like hear from anyone who can assist in the investigation of Marie Jamieson's death. If you have any information about suspicious behaviour around New North Road, or Mihini Road in Ranui on or about Saturday, 10 February 2001 that might help the inquiry team, please contact the Henderson Police Station on 09 839 0689 and ask for Operation Co-op or you can contact your local Police station.

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