Police are investigating the death of an American Samoan national whose body was found in a Motel in Waimanu road last Sunday.

Assistant Police PRO Corporal Suliano Tevita says there were no signs of forcible entry into the Motel room which was occupied by the 42 year old victim. His family and relevant authorities in American Samoa have been notified about the incident.

Tevita says the man was in the country for business and police are awaiting his post mortem results.