Hasel Liu’s car stolen day after he was found dead in Coolangatta apartment
Police are hunting for a number of suspects after a sickening act just a day after the discovery of a man’s body in a Gold Coast unit.
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A car belonging to a man found dead in a Gold Coast apartment was stolen from outside the unit just over 24 hours later, with shocked police slamming thieves for the “very low act”.
Hasel Liu, 31, was found dead in the Coolangatta apartment he shared with his two-year-old daughter when police conducted a welfare check on Friday morning.
The young girl was found in the apartment with her father when he was discovered deceased.
At about 8pm on Saturday night police were again called to the Stapylton St address after Mr Liu’s black Mazda was stolen.
Neighbours had reportedly heard intruders inside Mr Liu’s apartment before the vehicle was taken.
A police spokesperson said officers had not yet been able to locate the vehicle and investigations were ongoing.
However, it is understood a number of persons of interest have been identified in the case.
Superintendent Peter Miles from the Gold Coast police said the theft was an extremely “low act”.
“It doesn’t get much worse than that, stealing from the dead,” he said.
“He’s got a two-year-old daughter. That car could (have been) sold to provide funds for her upbringing. “It’s a pretty low act.
“It just shows you how low some people are willing to go.”
The cause of Mr Liu’s death has yet to be determined, with police waiting on autopsy results before preparing a report from the coroner. At this point it is not being treated as suspicious.
Tributes have been paid to the Iraqi national, who is believed to have moved to the Gold Coast in search of a better life.
His brother Lucas Marcas told 7News on Sunday that Mr Liu was someone who always looked out for other people.
“Everybody that knows him, he’s a loving guy, caring guy,” Mr Marcas said.
“He was always going out there helping. Does everything for other people.”
Anyone with information on the theft is asked to contact police.
Originally published as Hasel Liu’s car stolen day after he was found dead in Coolangatta apartment
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