Four ‘persons of interest’ in the carjacking death of a 70-year-old retired religious teacher have been photographed by police in a desperate bid to track down those responsible for her murder.
Vyleen White, 70, was stabbed to death in the underground car park of the Town Square Redbank Plains Shopping Centre, in Brisbane’s south-west, about 6.10pm on Saturday.
Her six-year-old granddaughter witnessed the horror attack and screamed for help as the knifeman fled in her grandmother’s blue 2009 Hyundai Getz.
Ms White’s stolen car was later found in Springfield Lakes and seized for forensic examination.
Detectives from Ipswich and the Homicide Unit released CCTV images of four people on Sunday who they believe could assist their investigation.
The group is described in appearance as possibly a mix of adult and young African males.
“Investigators believe the four people depicted in the vision, captured last night in Bruny Street, Springfield Lakes, may be able to assist them with their investigation,” Queensland Police said.
“The vision also shows an interesting vehicle previously mentioned in an earlier press release, a blue 2009 Hyundai Getz with Queensland registration 432 TYO.”
Investigators urged anyone who saw the group in the Redbank Plains and Springfield Lakes areas between 6pm and 7pm on Saturday to contact police.
People with relevant camera footage and dashcam footage were also asked to come forward.
Mrs. White’s daughter, Danice White, revealed that the grandmother was grocery shopping downtown ahead of Bible study plans later Saturday evening.
“We’re all quite numb and shocked and we have high blood pressure at the moment,” Danice said Courier mail of her family.
“I’m having trouble controlling my thoughts right now.”
The 70-year-old retiree is remembered as a kind-hearted man with a dedication to helping others, especially the homeless.
She was also about to celebrate her 50th wedding anniversary with her husband, who relied on her help to navigate the world after he went blind.
Vyleen White (pictured) was stabbed to death in the underground car park of the Town Square Redbank Plains Shopping Center on Saturday
Detective Acting Chief Inspector Heath McQueen described the incident as ‘very distressing’.
“We can assure you that we are dedicating a significant amount of resources to this investigation tonight,” he said.
“We will continue to investigate this 24 hours a day, we will use all resources at our disposal to locate and apprehend this perpetrator.”
The attack was so aggressive that seasoned officers were left ‘stunned’ when viewing footage of the incident.
More to come.