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  • Cops walking the beat (male) day - 2
    11 Jul 2024 12:58pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Brazen burglar’s theft no work of art

    A brazen burglar has been forced to rethink his craft after being caught allegedly stealing a dozen buckets of paint from a Pukekohe store. At about 4.30pm on 8 July a group of people dressed in... More

    1 min read
  • Policing activity at night
    10 Jul 2024 1:43pm News:
    Waikato

    Hamilton youths arrested after stolen car located

    A group of youths were arrested last night, Tuesday 9 July after Police observed them on Wairere Drive in a stolen vehicle. Area Manager Response Hamilton City, Senior Sergeant Aimee McKenna, says... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    10 Jul 2024 9:04am News:
    Auckland City

    Arrests made, jewellery recovered following aggravated robbery

    Police have made arrests and recovered stolen goods following an aggravated robbery in Onehunga on Tuesday afternoon. Last night, Police located a vehicle of interest in the offending and following a... More

    2 min read
  • Car stationary night lights on - 1
    10 Jul 2024 8:17am News:
    Counties Manukau

    Police on the scent in pharmacy burglary

    Police have delivered a dose of reality to an alleged burglar in Papatoetoe overnight. Senior Sergeant Steve Albrey, Counties Manukau West Response Manager, says alarms were activated at the pharmacy... More

    1 min read
  • Processing arrest  - 1
    9 Jul 2024 12:17pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Bingo! Police lock up lengthy lawbreaker

    A recidivist thief allegedly responsible for a string of crimes across Tāmaki Makaurau will remain in custody. Police have been piecing together a recent increase in reports of shoplifting offences... More

    2 min read
  • Generic male and female officers - day - 1
    9 Jul 2024 10:02am News:
    Counties Manukau

    Offender arrested after fast food robbery

    A man will face court today following a robbery at a Pukekohe fast food restaurant. An investigation has been ongoing since the weekend, after the incident occurred on Hall Street just before 5am on 6... More

    1 min read
  • Two bikes seized
    5 Jul 2024 4:33pm News:
    Eastern

    Police curb ‘outrageous riding behaviour’

    Attributable to acting Sergeant David Power: Two motorbikes have been seized as Police work to curb dangerous riding behaviour in Napier. Police have received a large number of reports where the bikes... More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 2
    5 Jul 2024 3:10pm News:
    Auckland City

    Charges by the dozens: Police put prolific shoplifters before court

    Police have laid more than 40 charges against three prolific shoplifters allegedly operating across Auckland. Frontline Police in Auckland City caught up with each of the men this week, two of which... More

    1 min read
  • Sergeant on computer
    4 Jul 2024 3:07pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Police closing the net in jewellery store aggravated robbery

    Police have made further arrests in an investigation into an aggravated robbery in Papatoetoe last month. Five arrests have now been made in connection with the violent incident at the Kolmar Road... More

    1 min read
  • More than 240 Whitakers chocolate blocks were stolen in South Auckland.
    4 Jul 2024 2:46pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Temptation lands chocolate lover in Court

    A prolific shoplifter with a taste for the sweeter things in life has allowed temptation to land him in Court. Counties Manukau South Senior Sergeant MJ Riddle says Police have been making enquiries... More

    1 min read
  • Jeff 1
    2 Jul 2024 10:58am TenOne Magazine

    It takes a village...

    Local bike shop steps up to support Cycle Safely school programme. More

    1 min read
  • Processing arrest  - 1
    1 Jul 2024 6:27pm News:
    Waikato

    Multiple people arrested over weekend of offending in Waikato

    Waikato Police arrested several adults and youth offenders over the course of the holiday weekend for a series of incidents resulting in many people appearing before the court today. District... More

    5 min read
  • Bluey
    1 Jul 2024 4:03pm TenOne Magazine

    Constable Bluey 10-7!

    What’s big, blue and fluffy? The newest addition to Feilding Blue Light – meet Constable Bluey! The local Blue Light Committee, headed by Youth Aid Officer Constable Allan McLean, had previously... More

    2 min read
  • Rabbit
    27 Jun 2024 2:30pm TenOne Magazine

    All ears at Rabbit Island

    Young and old alike learn from simulated scenarios in learner driver event. More

    3 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    27 Jun 2024 11:18am News:
    Counties Manukau

    Five foiled following driveway dash

    Observant reporting has seen five arrested for their alleged role in a stolen vehicle incident in Karaka. Counties Manukau South Area Commander, Inspector Joe Hunter, says Police responded to reports... More

    1 min read
  • fish 1
    26 Jun 2024 4:51pm TenOne Magazine

    Keeping it reel!

    Acting Sergeant Andrew Eastwick reports. More

    2 min read
  • Car stationary night - 1
    26 Jun 2024 11:44am News:
    Canterbury

    Quick arrest following early morning robbery

    A man faced court for his alleged role in a robbery on Ferry Road earlier this week. At about 5.50am on Monday morning 24 June a man entered the McDonalds in Woolston Christchurch. He went behind the... More

    1 min read
  • Media release - Update
    25 Jun 2024 3:51pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Police make breakthrough in Auckland aggravated robbery investigations

    Police have made numerous arrests as simultaneous search warrants were carried out over recent aggravated robberies across Tāmaki Makaurau. Today, four arrests have been made over five aggravated... More

    2 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    24 Jun 2024 4:42pm News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Witnesses and Rotorua police catch car thieves in the act.

    Three youths have been apprehended by a Police public safety team after they were observed in a stolen Nissan vehicle attempting to steal a Mazda vehicle on Fenton Street in Rotorua yesterday around... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    24 Jun 2024 2:47pm News:
    Auckland City

    Police 1, burglar 0 after school burglaries

    A repeat burglar has failed to pass the test on his ninth alleged break-in at a Mt Roskill school. Senior Sergeant Alan Rowland, Auckland City West Area Response Manager, says a school in the Mt... More

    1 min read
  • Police car light bay at daytime
    24 Jun 2024 11:21am News:
    Bay of Plenty

    Young people charged following Kawerau assault, Friday night

    Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Paul Wilson, Eastern Bay of Plenty Investigations Manager: Four young people have been charged following an assault outside a Kawerau business, Friday 21 June... More

    1 min read
  • Police Emergency tape with car - 5
    23 Jun 2024 8:00pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Robbery, Papatoetoe

    Police are making enquiries following a robbery at a Kolmar Road store in Papatoetoe, reported around 5:45pm. The Eagle helicopter responded to the area, however the offenders left in a vehicle prior... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    23 Jun 2024 3:51pm News:
    Eastern

    Young people identified after threat made in Napier

    Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant John McCarthy: Police have identified three young people believed to be responsible for a bomb threat at a Pirimai, Napier business today. Police received an... More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    20 Jun 2024 1:24pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Feeling 22: Serial shoplifter to face charges following Police catch

    Police have nabbed another prolific alleged shoplifter in Counties Manukau this week following an investigation into a significant 22 incidents relating to one man. Counties Manukau Area Commander... More

    1 min read
  • Generic male and female officers - day - 1
    19 Jun 2024 12:37pm News:
    Canterbury

    Unlawful interference with cars in Christchurch drives four into Police custody.

    A fifteen-year-old has been arrested after allegedly breaking into a vehicle in Papanui on Tuesday morning. At about 11.45am yesterday 18 June, Police responded to reports of a group of youths on... More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 4
    14 Jun 2024 1:54pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Cereal offender gets more than he bargained for

    A prolific shoplifter who allegedly stole close to $20,000 worth of goods from stores across Tāmaki Makaurau has been checked-out by Police and put before the Court. Counties Manukau South Area... More

    1 min read
  • Police have recovered a significant amount of stolen jewellery.
    13 Jun 2024 2:48pm News:
    Waitematā

    Five arrests following April aggravated robbery

    Five people who allegedly robbed a jewellery store armed with weapons while customers went about their shopping, have now been arrested. On Sunday 28 April, a group of masked men entered the Michael... More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    13 Jun 2024 2:02pm News:
    Auckland City

    More than 75 charges laid against alleged shoplifters in Auckland City

    Police in Auckland City are continuing to aim the spotlight on those allegedly involved in shoplifting incidents across the district, laying more than 75 charges. Police charge eight offenders with 53... More

    2 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 3
    11 Jun 2024 1:22pm News:
    Waitematā

    Four arrested after petrol station burglary

    Four people Four people have been arrested by Tāmaki Makaurau Police after allegedly breaking into a New Lynn petrol station and fleeing from Police. Waitematā West Area Commander, Inspector Jason... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    11 Jun 2024 11:41am News:
    Counties Manukau

    Opportunity strikes for Police with timely arrest in Takanini

    A youth got more than they bargained for after breaking into a charity store in Takanini on Monday evening. Counties Manukau South Area Commander, Inspector Joe Hunter, says Police were called around... More

    1 min read

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