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24 Jun 2024 4:42pm
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Bay of Plenty
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 ... More
24 Jun 2024 2:47pm
News:
Auckland City
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 ... More
24 Jun 2024 11:21am
News:
Bay of Plenty
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 ... More
23 Jun 2024 8:00pm
News:
Counties Manukau
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 ... More
23 Jun 2024 3:51pm
News:
Eastern
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.
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20 Jun 2024 1:24pm
News:
Counties Manukau
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 ... More
19 Jun 2024 12:37pm
News:
Canterbury
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 ... More
14 Jun 2024 1:54pm
News:
Counties Manukau
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 ... More
13 Jun 2024 2:48pm
News:
Waitematā
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 ... More
13 Jun 2024 2:02pm
News:
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 ... More
11 Jun 2024 1:22pm
News:
Waitematā
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, ... More
11 Jun 2024 11:41am
News:
Counties Manukau
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 ... More
10 Jun 2024 12:50pm
News:
Counties Manukau
A man will appear in Court today after being caught in the act allegedly breaking into a vehicle in Papakura last week.
Around 8am on Friday morning, Police were called to respond to an ... More
10 Jun 2024 10:29am
News:
Bay of Plenty
Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Van Kempen:
Police have charged four people following three serious incidents in Rotorua and Taupō last month.
On Wednesday 22 May, ... More
7 Jun 2024 1:52pm
News:
Auckland City
Police have laid a significant 22 charges between three prolific offenders for their alleged role in retail crime in Auckland Central.
Auckland City Central Area Prevention Manager, ... More
6 Jun 2024 4:48pm
News:
Auckland City
Police have brought the warm fuzzies back to Mercy Hospice after a beloved quilt was taken at the end of last month.
The bespoke quilt, hand-stitched with love, meaning and symbolism, was ... More
4 Jun 2024 2:21pm
News:
Central
Attributable to Inspector Ross Grantham, Manawatū Area Commander:
Eight people have been arrested following several burglaries and incidents of theft in the Feilding and ... More
4 Jun 2024 1:49pm
News:
Auckland City
A rapid response combined with a side of great Police work has resulted in one person facing court.
At around 2.20pm yesterday, Police were alerted to a person allegedly throwing a rock ... More
4 Jun 2024 1:30pm
News:
Counties Manukau
Auckland Airport Police firmly have their boots on the ground, disrupting retail offending across the wider airport precinct.
Late last week, constables stopped an alleged shoplifter in her ... More
4 Jun 2024 12:47pm
News:
Northland
Three youths who allegedly broke into a store to steal tools before attempting to use said tools to break into cars have had their plans cut short.
Yesterday at around 1.20pm, Police ... More
30 May 2024 11:48am
News:
Auckland City
A group of alleged burglars were no match for keen-eyed camera operators, with Police catching up with them overnight.
Auckland City West Area Commander, Inspector Alisse Robertson, says ... More
29 May 2024 4:19pm
News:
Waitematā
Police have made an arrest as part of an investigation into a spate of robberies and burglaries that occurred in Auckland’s North Shore over the past nine days.
Waitematā East Relieving ... More
27 May 2024 9:50am
News:
Eastern
Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Sally Patrick:
Fast identification and good CCTV footage has led to the swift arrest of a man believed involved in the early morning burglary of a ... More
24 May 2024 11:10am
News:
Counties Manukau
Two youths have been arrested following two aggravated robberies at a Papakura store this week.
Detective Inspector Karen Bright, Counties Manukau CIB, says Police responded to reports of a ... More
23 May 2024 5:39pm
News:
Auckland City
The Operation Dusk investigation team has made another arrest as enquiries continue into recent aggravated robberies in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Today, an 18-year-old man wanted to arrest over an ... More
23 May 2024 12:42pm
News:
Auckland City
Police in central Auckland are continuing to shine a light on those allegedly involved in theft and distribution of stolen goods.
Last night, Beat Teams on patrol in the city pursued and ... More
23 May 2024 12:32pm
News:
Waitematā
Police have called time on a trio’s plans in West Auckland overnight with all three taken into custody.
Inspector Kelly Farrant, Waitematā West Area Prevention Manager, says Police came ... More
21 May 2024 7:16pm
News:
Waitematā
Half a dozen youths who allegedly opted to steal a car and drove dangerously through West Auckland are being dealt with by Police.
At about 7.23pm last night, Police were made aware of a ... More
21 May 2024 8:54am
News:
Counties Manukau
An investigation has been launched after an aggravated robbery in Papakura this morning, which left a woman injured.
Police were called to a commercial premises on Settlement Road about 7. ... More
20 May 2024 5:30pm
News:
Counties Manukau
Police in southern parts of Auckland made numerous arrests for retail offending over the weekend, recovering thousands of dollars’ worth of stolen groceries.
Five people were arrested and ... More
