Overview
- Major Crime investigators found the grey Mitsubishi Triton at a Cherry Gardens property and seized it for extensive forensic examination, calling the recovery a significant breakthrough.
- CCTV previously showed the Triton entering a Lonsdale workshop on September 28, and police suspect the vehicle was used to take Chris Robertson there where he was fatally assaulted.
- Detectives say the registered owner of the Triton is not a suspect and believe a different driver may be involved in the killing.
- Police are appealing for sightings of the ute in the Adelaide Hills and information about its movements from September 28 to its recovery, with tips requested via Crime Stoppers.
- Robertson, 49, was last seen on September 27 during AFL Grand Final weekend and was found dead at the Lonsdale premises on September 30, with a post-mortem indicating a severe assault.