The Hastings community was in shock following the death of Dermot O’Toole
Witness sought over jeweller’s death
Posted September 16, 2013 | By Emily Mobbs • Former Editor
Police have released the photograph of a man believed to be able to help
with investigations into the violent death of a jewellery store-owner
in Victoria.
Dermot O’Toole, 64, was murdered on 12 July at his jewellery store in Hastings, on the Mornington Peninsula, after intervening to protect his wife who had confronted a knife-wielding robber.
As previously reported by Jeweller, 26-year-old Gavin Perry of Crib Point has since been charged with murder, armed robbery and intentionally causing serious injury.
According to reports, the man in the newly-released image was not considered a suspect, but police would like to speak with him in relation to the incident. He is believed to have been at the jewellery store at about 5pm – the approximate time that the event took place.
The man in the photograph is wearing a bicycle helmet and maroon t-shirt.
He, or anyone who may know his identity, has been asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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