Missing Person Squad detectives have today charged a second person as part of their investigation into the suspicious disappearance of Brunswick woman Maryam Hamka.
A 26-year-old Richmond man was arrested this morning and subsequently interviewed by police.
He has been charged with assist offender (murder) and drug offences, and will appear at Melbourne Magistrates' Court this afternoon.
A warrant was also executed at his Richmond address and drugs believed to be cannabis, LSD and methylamphetamines were seized.
Last month a 41-year-old Brighton man was charged with one count of murder and remanded in custody.
Maryam was last seen leaving a Woolworths store in Albert Street, Brunswick at 5.30pm on Saturday 10 April.
She is described as being 165cm tall, with a thin build and long black hair, brown eyes and an olive complexion.
The 36-year-old was last seen wearing a black dress and had told family she was intending to visit a friend in Brighton.
Maryam was reported missing to police on the Thursday 15 April.
She is yet to be located and the investigation remains ongoing.
Police are also continuing to appeal for information in relation to a red 2015 Mazda 3 hatchback with distinctive damage to the front left guard.
The vehicle has been seized by investigators, however police are particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have seen the car between Tuesday, 13 April through to Thursday, 15 April 2021.
Investigators believe that during this period, the vehicle made a number of trips to and from the Brighton area and was being driven by a sole male occupant during this time.
An image of a similar vehicle, as well as photos of Maryam, have also been re-released.
Detectives are appealing to anyone with information about the vehicle or regarding Maryam's whereabouts to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
