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Police believe a missing grey ute could provide crucial information in the investigation into the alleged murder of a father-of-two in Adelaide's south. Chris Robertson was found dead at a workshop in the industrial suburb of Lonsdale on Tuesday, September 30. The 49-year-old was last seen alive days earlier at a celebration with friends for the AFL grand final on Saturday, September 27. READ MORE: Two dead after mine explosion near regional town Police said the following day a Mitsubishi Triton utility (XTF976) was seen at a Lonsdale premises on Sunday, September 28. Police have spoken to the registered owner of the vehicle, who is not believed to be involved in the alleged murder and is assisting police with their investigation. South Australia Police detective superintendent Darren Fielke said the ute has not been seen since Robertson's body was found. READ MORE: Aussies about to benefit from major $7.9 billion health boost "We are seeking information from anyone who knows who may have been using the vehicle at the time of Chris' death and the current location of this vehicle,'' he said. "We believe it is likely the vehicle was used to transport Chris to 55 O'Sullivan's Beach Road at Lonsdale on the morning of Sunday, September 28. "Locating the vehicle is crucial to the investigation as it could provide valuable forensic evidence that will assist the investigation.'' Police said a post-mortem examination revealed Robertson died as a result of injuries received after being severely assaulted. "As a result of investigations since Chris was found and information received via Crime Stoppers we have spoken to a number of witnesses and this has helped us piece together his movements between September 27 and September 30,'' he said. ''We are confident there will be a resolution in this investigation. "I would urge anyone in a position to assist us to do so.'' DOWNLOAD THE 9NEWS APP: Stay across all the latest in breaking news, sport, politics and the weather via our news app and get notifications sent straight to your smartphone. Available on the Apple App Store and Google Play.
