Police have charged a 52-year-old man with the murder of Richard Wallace in Wellington last month.
Police standing next to police car Photo: RNZ/ Rob Dixon
Wallace was 70-years-old when he was found dead in his Strathmore Park home on 22 July.
Police issued a statement saying they believe Wallace was killed in his home on the evening of 19 July and they are keen to speak to anyone who might have seen or spoken to him in the preceding days.
Police have also charged a 37-year-old man with burgling Wallace's home earlier in July.
He has also been charged with a further two counts of burglary and wounding with reckless disregard in relation to three unrelated incidents.
They are both due to appear in Wellington District Court tomorrow.
Anyone with information can contact the investigation team via 105 quoting file number 210722/6922 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
