Police investigating the death of dialysis patient Linda Woods in a Kaikohe home invasion have released images of the items the killer left behind.

They include images of shoes and cut-off jean shorts.

Police investigating the death of dialysis patient Linda Woods in a Kaikohe home invasion have released images of the items the killer left behind. They include images of a pair of cut off jean shorts. Photo / Police

Detective Inspector Rhys Johnston said police hoped the images would jog someone’s memory from Thursday night, when Woods died in a home invasion at the Taraire St home she shared with four generations of her female whānau.

The offender’s shorts had come off during a struggle with the house occupants as he tried to flee.

A pair of shoes were also found placed on the ground outside the property, Johnston said.

“They are size US13 New Balance Versi Comfort Ride sneakers, colour dark grey and black.”

Police said the intruder was described as a male, Māori or Polynesian, aged somewhere between 40-60 years old, and solidly built.

Police investigating the death of dialysis patient Linda Woods in a Kaikohe home invasion have released images of the items the killer left behind. Photo / Police

“We have every confidence that someone in our Kaikohe community knows this man. We are urging you to do the right thing and come forward to us.”

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“Additionally, if you saw this man around the time of the incident and have any information about him or his movements, please also get in touch.”

The intruder had dark-coloured short hair speckled with grey, possibly, curly.

“Along with the shorts, he was wearing a dark-coloured basketball-style singlet, with thin red and white piping around the sleeves and collar.

“He was wearing another short-sleeved top under the singlet.”

Police also confirmed today that Woods shared her Taraire St home with four generations of her whānau.

“All occupants of the house are female,” Johnston said earlier.

“We extend our sincere sympathies to Linda’s loved ones at this incredibly difficult time.

“We continue to support her family as we work to get answers for them, and to hold the offender to account.”

Johnston said a scene examination was continuing at the property today.

“Later today police expect to be able to release details of items left at the scene by the offender,” he said.

The killer is believed to have fled barefoot and left his shoes at the scene after the fatal attack on Thursday night.