A man who Police believe was the first to discover the body of murdered teenager Rhiana Moore has yet to come forward.

The news was revealed by a detective yesterday as a suspect remained in custody being questioned in connection with the death of the 14-year-old CedarBridge Academy student.

The discovery of her body at Blue Hole Nature Reserve was reported shortly after 11 a.m. on Saturday by a member of the public walking in the area. Two tourists out kayaking also contacted the Police.

However, Detective Chief Inspector Antoine Daniels, who is leading the hunt for the killer, stated yesterday: "Police require the gentleman who we believe first discovered the body of victim Rhiana Moore on Saturday morning to make contact with Police immediately."

Detectives have yet to comment on the timing or cause of the youngster's death, stating that an autopsy has yet to be carried out, and they are awaiting findings from a team of forensics experts due to arrive from overseas today. They have also refused to confirm or deny whether there was any indication of sexual assault.

Although he stated yesterday that he was pleased with progress made so far, with "a high level of assistance" from the public, Det. Chief. Insp. Daniels warned: "There is clearly evidence to suggest that a number of persons are avoiding contact with investigators, and these persons in some cases are in possession of important information that may prove critical to the success of the investigation."

He called for anyone who dumped trash or visited the domestic waste drop-off at the Tynes Bay Incinerator in Devonshire between 8 a.m and 9 a.m on Saturday to come forward. Investigators are particularly keen to speak with the drivers or owners of the following vehicles:

• A champagne gold / tan coloured older model RAV 4 Toyota car

• A white Renault Scenic station wagon

• A white intermediate-sized enclosed type van

In addition, said Det. Chief. Insp Daniels, officers want information about sightings of a blue car in the eastern area "that may have been parked in a secluded spot or travelling in or towards a secluded area".

He declined to comment on the relevance of those vehicles to the inquiry, and would not say where he believes Rhiana met her death.

However, he did state: "The Bermuda Police Service requests that the community refrain from circulating any pictures of possible suspects' vehicles electronically and advise that any such photos be forwarded directly to the Police."

A man arrested in St. David's on Saturday in connection with the death remained in Police custody yesterday afternoon.

Although the Police in some circumstances have to make a formal request to a court for an extended time period to question a suspect if they have been in custody longer than 72 hours, Det. Chief. Insp Daniels said this had not been necessary so far.

Although he was reluctant to comment on the specifics of the investigation, he explained: "The Police in most cases will not release (a suspect) until after the findings of an autopsy."