Fresh appeal for information in Renfrewshire murder probe
Detectives investigating the murder of a Renfrewshire man are looking for help from the public to catch the 42-year-old’s killer.
Detectives investigating the murder of a Renfrewshire man are looking for help from the public to catch the 42-year-old’s killer.
Steven Quail was found dead within his home in Greenend Avenue in Johnstone last Saturday morning.
Officers have been carrying out extensive enquiries including forensic examinations, door-to-door enquiries and reviewing CCTV footage.
In particular police are looking to trace two people and vehicles that were seen in the area at the time of the reported disturbance at the house just before 1am on Saturday 25 February.
The first man was seen walking down Greenend Avenue towards Craigview Avenue. He is described as a white man and was wearing dark coloured clothing.
The second man is seen later and is also on foot. He was travelling in the opposite direction and is described as white, wearing dark coloured clothing and was in possession of a bag.
Three dark coloured hatchback vehicles, one of which may be a taxi and a further small light coloured 5 door hatchback vehicle were also spotted passing through the area.
Police are also looking to speak to anyone who may have been in and around the Howwood Road area that night who may have seen anyone acting suspiciously.
Any motorists who have dashcams fitted within their vehicles and were in the area at the time are also asked to contact police.
Detective Chief Inspector Raymond Brown, from the Major Investigation Team, said: “We are keen to speak to these individuals as it is possible that they have may have seen the killer/killers or heard the disturbance at the house.
“We believe the person or persons responsible has called at Steven’s house around this time and may have been seen arriving or leaving.”
“These people may hold vital information, which although they may consider as minimal or potentially insignificant, could prove vital in identifying the person or persons responsible for the murder.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact the dedicated team based at Helen Street Police Station on 101.
Alternatively contact CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111 where anonymity can be maintained.