Police call for more witnesses for homicide investigation

Investigations continue into the alleged murder of Pitasoni Ulavalu in Civic on Sunday, 19 July 2020. 

ACT Policing has charged one man with murder and five men with affray as part of this investigation.

Today (Tuesday, 1 September), ACT Policing has released  CCTV images of seven women pictured outside Kokomo’s about midnight.

Investigators believe the people depicted in these images have information relevant to the investigation. Their faces have been obscured for privacy reasons.

Police hope they will recognise themselves and come forward to share what they may have seen or heard that night.

ACT Policing Detective Superintendent Scott Moller thanked the ACT community for the response to requests for information, images, and footage and urged others with information to come forward.

“This investigation is complex. Officers have so far spoken with many helpful people and reviewed many hours of CCTV footage,” Detective Superintendent Moller said.

“As we speak to more witnesses, we have identified other people we would like to speak with. Many people who were in Civic on Saturday, 18 July and Sunday, 19 July may not even realise the significance of the information they have. Even the smallest piece of information can make a big difference."

ACT Policing is urging anyone who may have any further information in relation to the murder of Pitasoni Ulavalu to contact Police on 131 444, or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://act.crimestoppers.com.au. Please quote reference 6578758. Information can be provided anonymously.

UPDATE: The women pictured in the group photo have contacted police.  Investigators would like to express their thanks to the women who have reached out.

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