Vernon John Gavin, a 53-year-old resident of Banker Close Fairways in Walvis Bay, was killed and robbed of his Samsung Galaxy 14 at his home around 12:30 on December 30.

The incident occurred in his house, where he lived alone. It is suspected that someone with whom he was socialising with, attacked and killed him in his bedroom.

The perpetrator tied his legs with curtains and blind strings, placing a face cloth in his mouth.

The body was discovered under unusual circumstances in the bathroom by concerned neighbours who climbed over the fence after unanswered calls to Gavin.

His personal items were found in his locked Opel bakkie in the garage. Police investigations indicate a potential sexual assault before or after the suspected murder.

No visible signs of physical harm were found on the body. The next of kin has been notified, and police investigations are ongoing.