'Vital': Trio running in CCTV may be key to investigation into man's death
CCTV footage showing three people running after a man a week before his body was found in dense scrub may be key to the investigation into his death.
The video, released by Queensland Police, shows Neil Bennett, 43, running under the Sheep Station Creek Bridge at Morayfield, north of Brisbane, about 6.30pm (local time) on January 11.
Mr Bennett's body was found in heavy vegetation near a creek on Buchanan Road on January 19.
In the short clip taken before his death, he can be seen carrying a black bag and running towards Morayfield State High School.
Queensland Police also said at the time of the chase, Mr Bennett was wearing a ‘Popeye the Sailor Man’ shirt, which says ‘Welcome to the Gun Show’ on the front.
It is believed the 43-year-old came from the direction of the Morayfield Shopping Centre on the day the footage was captured.
Three men wearing high-visibility vests run along the same path a short time later.
Police are appealing for the trio, or anyone who knows them, to come forward in the hope they can assist with the investigation as they may be able to provide “vital” information which could aid the investigation.
Mr Bennett's body was found in heavy vegetation near a creek on Buchanan Road on January 19.
Anyone who may have lost or had a bag stolen from the area on January 11 around the Morayfield Shopping Centre is also urged to contact police.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au.
– with AAP
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