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7 Oct 2024 12:19pm
News:
Counties Manukau
A police dog was quickly on the scent following an aggravated burglary in Māngere during the early hours of Monday. More
7 Oct 2024 10:36am
News:
Counties Manukau
A group of alleged burglars who climbed onto the roof of Māngere Town Centre in an attempt to evade Police, will now face court.
At about 11pm, Police were alerted by security of three ... More
6 Oct 2024 2:39pm
News:
Counties Manukau
Police have arrested five people following the aggravated robbery of a liquor store on Market Street West in Pōkeno last night.
At around 7.40pm on Saturday 5 October, four masked people ... More
2 Oct 2024 1:01pm
News:
Eastern
Napier Police have collared a sticky-fingered thief after the knife-point robbery of a coffee shop’s tip jar.
About 1.30pm on Monday 30 September a young man entered a Bridge Street cafe, ... More
1 Oct 2024 11:27am
News:
Counties Manukau
Police have closed the lid on a thief who allegedly attempted to make off with more than $200 worth of mayonnaise.
Police in Papakura relished the opportunity to assist in locating the ... More
1 Oct 2024 10:10am
News:
Northland
Dargaville Police are making progress in investigating a recent spate of burglaries targeting local businesses.
Three arrests have been made in under a week, with Police carrying out ... More
26 Sep 2024 12:58pm
News:
Counties Manukau
One supermarket shoplifter in Papakura didn’t bargain for an eagle-eyed camera operator in her plans.
Instead, she is without $300 in stolen groceries and faces the Papakura District Court ... More
24 Sep 2024 9:25am
News:
Counties Manukau
Police have unscrewed a pair’s plans after two men allegedly stole tools from a hardware shop and presented a firearm at store workers in East Tāmaki yesterday.
Detective Inspector Karen ... More
20 Sep 2024 2:39pm
News:
Counties Manukau
A teenager who allegedly drove a stolen vehicle and broke into a bar in Takanini will front court today.
At about 4am, a stolen Toyota Aqua was seen arriving at a commercial premises on ... More
20 Sep 2024 11:02am
News:
Auckland City
Police are warning retailers to be cautious of counterfeit cash after fake $100 note was used at a Remuera shop yesterday.
Auckland City East Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Rachel ... More
18 Sep 2024 12:10pm
News:
Northland
Two alleged burglars weren’t able to spout off from a construction site in Waitangi this morning.
The pair were arrested after extensive patrolling by Police.
Mid North Response ... More
18 Sep 2024 9:25am
News:
Auckland City
Police have recovered two expensive pieces of jewellery after being stolen from a shopping centre.
Staff at a jewellery store at St Lukes Shopping Centre reported the theft just before 3. ... More
18 Sep 2024 8:59am
News:
Counties Manukau
Police arrested two men on the South-Western motorway, following a fleeing driver incident that began near Matamama this morning.
A stolen vehicle had earlier been seen in the Mt Maunganui ... More
17 Sep 2024 2:07pm
News:
Northland
Police have made a sweet arrest following an alleged aggravated robbery at a service station in Kerikeri earlier this month.
Detective Brooke Chambers, Kerikeri Police, says at about 9.55pm ... More
16 Sep 2024 4:17pm
News:
Canterbury
Three people have been arrested following enquiries into three burglaries in Pegasus.
The three incidents occurred in two commercial premises on Pegasus Main Street, on Friday 30 August and ... More
13 Sep 2024 6:04pm
News:
Waitematā
A Police investigation on the North Shore has quickly zeroed in on a pair of tech burglars. More
13 Sep 2024 4:59pm
News:
Counties Manukau
Police have quickly rounded up a trio following an aggravated robbery in Maraetai this afternoon.
At 12.30pm, three offenders entered a dairy on Maraetai School Road, one of which was ... More
9 Sep 2024 4:48pm
News:
Auckland City
A vehicle spotted travelling at high speed and weaving along the motorway has landed two youths in the hands of Police.
Just after 3am, Police were alerted to a vehicle driving dangerously ... More
4 Sep 2024 2:12pm
News:
Waitematā
A stolen vehicle couldn’t escape Police eyes on the ground or in the air overnight.
All four people in the vehicle were arrested, and the driver is set to face Youth Court.
Waitematā ... More
4 Sep 2024 8:12am
News:
Waitematā
Police have charged a woman following a break-in at a Birkdale home early this morning.
The burglary unfolded just after 3am.
Acting Inspector CJ Miles, Acting Waitematā East Area ... More
3 Sep 2024 9:59am
News:
Canterbury
The 46-year-old woman has three warrants for her arrest relating to 18 active charges. A further 64 charges have been laid against her. All charges are in relation to retail crime. More
2 Sep 2024 4:41pm
News:
Auckland City
A man with a taste for crime has been whisked off to court following a spree of burglaries in Parnell.
Last month four restaurants in the Parnell area were broken into overnight and a ... More
31 Aug 2024 8:31am
News:
Northland
Mangōnui Police have caught up with an offender who allegedly helped himself to cash while being served.
An investigation has been underway in the township following the robbery on 22 ... More
29 Aug 2024 6:03pm
News:
Canterbury
Attribute to Canterbury Metro Commander Superintendent Lane Todd:
Police have arrested five youths following a spate of vehicle thefts in Canterbury this afternoon, which ended with a red ... More
28 Aug 2024 4:11pm
News:
Southern
A young person has been arrested in relation to extensive damage at Te Anau Domain Grounds over the weekend.
Police were notified of the damage, which had been caused by a vehicle doing ... More
28 Aug 2024 12:38pm
News:
Auckland City
Police have made two arrests in the past day over pricey thefts from Auckland’s CBD.
One man was arrested following a burglary at a convenience store at 2.11am on Wellesley Street West. ... More
27 Aug 2024 2:00pm
News:
Northland
The Whangārei Tactical Crime Unit is making a breakthrough in investigations into a spate of aggravated robberies and burglaries.
One arrest has been made, and Police are following positive ... More
22 Aug 2024 8:14am
News:
Wellington
Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Tim Leitch, Wellington Criminal Investigations Branch (CIB)
Police have arrested two youths after executing search warrants at three Hutt Valley ... More
21 Aug 2024 7:33am
News:
Northland
Four people have been arrested following the aggravated robbery of a Waipapa electronics store earlier this month.
On 4 August, a group of offenders entered the store armed with weapons, ... More
20 Aug 2024 3:00pm
News:
Auckland City
Five teenagers had nowhere to go after an aggravated robbery was scuppered in Three Kings.
Police have charged the group, aged between 14 and 17, with aggravated robbery.
Detective ... More
