On Friday evening, the police seized the wanted gray Mazda 3 in connection with the investigation into the death of fourteen-year-old Tamar from Marken. The police found the vehicle after many tips, the police reported on Monday.
According to the police, this is the car, which the investigation team saw after viewing camera images. Forensic investigation must reveal whether the Mazda was also involved in the collision.
The police are also investigating whether the owner of the vehicle or someone else was behind the wheel on the night of the incident. Tamar’s family has been notified of the seizure.
The girl was hit by a car on the night of 25 to 26 July. Officers found her body on the roadside in Zuiderwoude. It is still unclear who killed Tamar. The driver drove on after the incident.
Video images show that the Mazda was parked that night in Kruisbaakweg in Marken. More than two hours later, two people looked at the front of the car for some time. Then they got in and drove further into the village.
Witness call yielded 140 good tips
In the week after the accident, the police shared the images with the general public in search of leads. It also released photos of a black cap and pieces of plastic found on the verge.
After the witness call, the police received 140 good tips. The investigation team thanks everyone who has contributed to the case on Monday. “It, along with good detective work, has led to this Mazda being found,” police said.
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