Police searching for missing iPhone to help solve Colchester murder investigation
Police believe the phone was discarded along the A12
Essex Police are looking for a phone they believe may help solve a murder in Colchester.
It's part of an investigation into the death of 22 year old Bako Azad Sheikha, in Distillery Lane on 12th September.
Detectives say the iPhone 11, which they think was discarded along the A12 between Colchester and Ipswich sometime between 8:30am and 9:15am, may hold vital evidence.
So far, one person has been charged with murder.
Rakar Rahimi, 22, of no fixed abode, is due to appear at Chelmsford Crown Court on 11th November.
Detective Chief Inspector Ant Alcock, who is leading the investigation, said: “The work of the investigating team does not stop at the point of charge, and we work incredibly hard to leave no stone unturned and present clear and specific evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service for use throughout the court proceedings.
“As part of our enquiries, we believe there is a phone outstanding which we would like to locate.
“We believe it was discarded on the A12 between Colchester and Ipswich between 8.30am and 9.15am on September 12. I would appeal to anyone who stopped in a layby on the road and perhaps saw an iPhone or has even picked it up to get in touch with us.
“We would like to locate it as quickly as possible. We believe it will help us to pursue a number of lines enquiries.”