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  • Police radio on shoulder
    27 May 2025 10:58am News:
    National News

    Police statement on retail crime

    Police Commissioner Richard Chambers is reassuring the retail community and the public that retail crime is one of his top priorities. More

    2 min read
  • Police Logo on SRBA
    26 May 2025 3:53pm News:
    Waitematā

    Man in court after Northcote aggravated robbery

    A man is appearing in court today following an aggravated robbery at a Northcote liquor shop on Saturday night. Police were called to the Pearn Crescent store just before 6pm on 24 May. “A man... More

    1 min read
  • Sergeant on computer
    21 May 2025 5:31pm News:
    Waitematā

    2-for-1: Police bag prolific Auckland shoplifters

    Police have caught up with two of Auckland’s most recidivist retail crime offenders this week. Both men were of interest to the National Retail Investigation Support Unit (NRISU), after allegedly... More

    1 min read
  • Car stationary night lights on - 1
    20 May 2025 1:11pm News:
    Auckland City

    Youth offenders caught red handed

    A group of young people had their plans foiled after a break-in at Sylvia Park Shopping Centre last night. Mall security reported a burglary taking place at 8.15pm. “A group of offenders were seen... More

    1 min read
  • Constable Kim, from Waitematā West Enquiries Team
    15 May 2025 11:00am News:
    Waitematā

    Brick by brick: Police nab Lego thief

    Police have put the pieces together on a Lego theft spree stretching from Northland down to the Waikato. More

    1 min read
  • Sergeant on computer
    13 May 2025 3:02pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Up in smoke: Gang member sprung for tobacco theft

    A patched gang member has been rolled after allegedly stealing tobacco pouches from Clover Park stores on multiple occasions. Police have been investigating concerns raised by retailers on the Dawson... More

    1 min read
  • Car stationary night lights on - 1
    5 May 2025 6:28pm News:
    Southern

    Invercargill Police investigating overnight offending

    Attribute to Detective Inspector Stu Harvey: Police are asking for information from the public after a series of incidents in Invercargill overnight, including two aggravated robberies. Officers were... More

    1 min read
  • Eagle 2 - inside searching
    2 May 2025 4:24pm News:
    Waitematā

    Nowhere to go for robbery offenders

    Police had eyes in many places, arresting a group of offenders following an aggravated robbery in Titirangi on Thursday night. More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    1 May 2025 9:34am News:
    Waitematā

    Detectives deal to offender’s spree

    Police in West Auckland have caught up with a man following his alleged mini crime spree in recent days. Waitematā CIB have been investigating a series of aggravated robberies and an aggravated... More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 1
    26 Apr 2025 1:07pm News:
    Auckland City

    Arrest made after imitation firearm located - Auckland

    A young person has been arrested following an incident involving an imitation firearm on an Auckland bus this morning. Police were informed at 11.24am today that there was a person on a bus heading to... More

    1 min read
  • Sergeant on computer
    24 Apr 2025 9:38am News:
    Auckland City

    Four arrested following dairy burglary

    Four youths allegedly responsible for a burglary at a Mount Wellington dairy have been apprehended. At about 2.50am, Police were called to the shop on Commissariat Road following a report of a vehicle... More

    1 min read
  • Car stationary night lights on - 2
    14 Apr 2025 8:12am News:
    Waitematā

    Arrests after North Shore burglaries

    Police have rounded up three offenders after two burglaries at Browns Bay businesses this morning. A burglary was reported at a currency exchange business on Clyde Road at around 3.18am. Acting... More

    1 min read
  • Police shoulder patch
    9 Apr 2025 3:24pm News:
    Auckland City

    Police catch up with alleged identity thief

    A prolific fraudster faces dozens of charges after racking up over $100,000 in trade debt allegedly under someone else’s identity. The Auckland man has been remanded in custody after being arrested by... More

    1 min read
  • Eagle 2 - inside searching
    8 Apr 2025 9:33am News:
    Waitematā

    Police operations net prolific offenders

    Two Police operations across the Auckland region have result in several prolific offenders being arrested. Eight arrests were made after two stolen vehicles were detected by Police in the west... More

    3 min read
  • Car stationary night lights on - 1
    7 Apr 2025 2:40pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Police make arrests following Ōtara aggravated robbery

    Police were quickly on the scent of two offenders following an aggravated robbery at an Ōtara dairy. Investigators are also making good progress in identifying other offenders involved. Detective... More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 1
    7 Apr 2025 12:35pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Group’s plan gets spiked by Eagle eyed officers

    A vehicle stolen from a church carpark and spotted by Police in Flat Bush has slammed the brakes on one group’s plans. At about 9.15pm, officers on patrol in East Auckland observed a vehicle... More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 4
    3 Apr 2025 3:36pm News:
    Auckland City

    Tandem duo sparks suspicion, leads to arrests

    Two Toyota Aquas travelling in tandem through Green Bay sparked an air of suspicion for Police during the early hours of this morning. Just before 3am, Police conducting routine patrols observed the... More

    1 min read
  • Handcuff 1
    3 Apr 2025 3:03pm News:
    Southern

    Fourth person to appear in court after aggravated robbery, Invercargill

    Police have arrested and charged a fourth young person following an aggravated robbery in Invercargill. On Monday 24 March, Police were alerted to four people entering a store on North Road at around... More

    1 min read
  • Amongst the finds were 13 electronic scooters, some of which are pictured here
    2 Apr 2025 5:45pm News:
    Auckland City

    Police wheel in stolen property from city burglaries

    Auckland Central Police have cleared out two apartments full of stolen property, resulting in four arrests. In the process an excess of 80 stolen items, including 13 electric scooters, have been... More

    2 min read
  • Police car light bay at daytime
    2 Apr 2025 12:52pm News:
    Waitematā

    Brewery burglary: Offenders don’t get to sample goods

    Police have canned the plans of a group of offenders who allegedly broke into a Helensville brewery. On Sunday at about 1.30am a group of six people have allegedly smashed their way into the complex... More

    1 min read
  • Police Logo on SRBA
    27 Mar 2025 3:25pm News:
    Waitematā

    Arrests made as Police issue appeal in aggravated robberies investigation

    The arrests came during an investigation into three aggravated robberies at Auckland jewellery stores this month. More

    2 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 2
    27 Mar 2025 12:39pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Police hone in on Waiuku offenders

    Waiuku Police have identified offenders for some recent pesky offending occurring in the community this month. This includes the large quantity of graffiti and two vehicles that had been putting the... More

    1 min read
  • Police shirts
    26 Mar 2025 4:14pm News:
    Southern

    Third person before the courts following aggravated robbery, Invercargill

    Police have taken a third young person into custody in relation to an aggravated robbery in Invercargill. At around 3.30am on Monday 24 March, Police were alerted to four people entering a store on... More

    1 min read
  • Car stationary night - 1
    26 Mar 2025 11:34am News:
    Auckland City

    Arrests follow burglary report in St Heliers

    Three arrests were made after a trio attempted to break into a St Heliers convenience store this morning. Auckland City East Area Prevention Manager Inspector Rachel Dolheguy says a burglary was... More

    1 min read
  • Handcuff 1
    25 Mar 2025 4:37pm News:
    Southern

    Two arrested following Invercargill aggravated robbery

    Police have taken two youths into custody following an aggravated robbery in Invercargill. At around 3.30am on Monday 24 March, Police were alerted to four people entering a store on North Road. The... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    25 Mar 2025 11:25am News:
    Auckland City

    Arrests over retail crime in central Auckland

    Police have made several arrests following offending at central Auckland businesses last night. One person faces court following a robbery at a dairy in Wynyard Quarter just before midnight on Monday... More

    1 min read
  • Car stationary night lights on - 1
    25 Mar 2025 10:11am News:
    Northland

    Dargaville Police catch up with offenders

    Five people face charges after Police intercepted a convoy of stolen vehicles travelling through Dargaville. In the early hours of Sunday, a burglary occurred at a rural address near Mamaranui... More

    1 min read
  • Car stationary night lights on - 1
    24 Mar 2025 9:37am News:
    Counties Manukau

    Three apprehended following Takanini burglaries

    Police made three arrests following aggravated burglaries at two Takanini businesses this morning. Just after 1am, an alarm was activated at a business on Great South Road. Detective Senior Sergeant... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    23 Mar 2025 2:06pm News:
    Auckland City

    Arrest made in connection to retail crimes in Central Auckland

    A 49-year-old man previously sought by Police in connection to a spate of offending in Auckland retail premises has now been arrested. He is due to appear in Auckland District Court tomorrow on nine... More

    1 min read
  • Sergeant on computer
    20 Mar 2025 3:19pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Three arrested over complaints at Manukau supermarket

    Police have made three arrests over complaints about alleged behaviour of some external security contractors at Pak N Save Manukau. These complaints included allegations of demands being made to... More

    1 min read

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