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  • Generic male and female officers - day - 1
    11 Oct 2024 9:35am News:
    Northland

    Whangārei Police deal blow to core group of offenders

    Police have made further arrests over a recent spate of offending across the Kaipara and Whangārei regions. Four recent arrests will see offenders held to account over the majority of recent... More

    2 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    10 Oct 2024 10:59am News:
    Waitematā

    Police lay charges over brazen theft at retailer

    Police have swooped in on offenders allegedly trying to sell clothing stolen from a west Auckland retailer yesterday. At around 4.30pm, four masked offenders entered a store in Westgate, stealing... More

    1 min read
  • Policing activity at night
    9 Oct 2024 9:38am News:
    Counties Manukau

    Burglary attempt falls flat

    Going low wasn’t enough for one offender playing hide and seek with Police in Flat Bush this morning. Instead, the man will find himself before the Court after allegedly attempting to gain access to... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio on shoulder
    8 Oct 2024 3:06pm News:
    Northland

    Trio arrested following Whangārei aggravated robbery

    Police have quickly rounded up three offenders after an aggravated robbery at a Morningside dairy this morning. Three offenders entered the store on Morningside Road store just before 7.30am... More

    1 min read
  • Dog - 2 - with formal police branded jerkin on
    7 Oct 2024 12:19pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Youths bark up wrong tree following aggravated burglary

    A police dog was quickly on the scent following an aggravated burglary in Māngere during the early hours of Monday. More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 4
    7 Oct 2024 10:36am News:
    Counties Manukau

    Police get the jump on burglars

    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 males breaking... More

    1 min read
  • Car stationary night lights on - 1
    6 Oct 2024 2:39pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Arrests following aggravated robbery, Pōkeno

    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 entered the... More

    1 min read
  • Cops walking the beat (male) day - 1
    2 Oct 2024 1:01pm News:
    Eastern

    Here’s a tip – don’t steal

    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, pulled a... More

    2 min read
  • A 32-year-old woman will appear in Manukau District Court after allegedly stealing more than $200 worth of mayonnaise.
    1 Oct 2024 11:27am News:
    Counties Manukau

    Police spread the word on retail theft following arrest

    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 suspected... More

    1 min read
  • Inspector Maria Nordstrom, Sergeant Kiley Dalbeth and Kaipara Mayor Craig Jepson during a walkabout through Dargaville
    1 Oct 2024 10:10am News:
    Northland

    Police make arrests, visit businesses in Dargaville

    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 reassurance... More

    1 min read
  • Sergeant on computer
    26 Sep 2024 12:58pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Shoplifter’s next trip to court

    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 today... More

    1 min read
  • Eagle 2 - inside searching
    24 Sep 2024 9:25am News:
    Counties Manukau

    Police drill down on pair following aggravated robbery

    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 Bright, from... More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    20 Sep 2024 2:39pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Teen to face court following Takanini burglary

    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 Walters Road... More

    1 min read
  • Police are warning retailers to be cautious of counterfeit cash, like this one.
    20 Sep 2024 11:02am News:
    Auckland City

    Callous crims use counterfeit cash at charity shop

    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 Dolheguy, says... More

    1 min read
  • Car stationary night lights on - 1
    18 Sep 2024 12:10pm News:
    Northland

    Burglars swap copper for steel

    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 Manager, Senior... More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    18 Sep 2024 9:25am News:
    Auckland City

    Pricey arrest in St Lukes

    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 3.30pm on... More

    1 min read
  • Car stationary night lights on - 1
    18 Sep 2024 8:59am News:
    Counties Manukau

    Waikato to Auckland: Pair arrested after failing to stop

    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 area and... More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    17 Sep 2024 2:07pm News:
    Northland

    Police serve charge following aggravated robbery

    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 on 7... More

    1 min read
  • Police radio
    16 Sep 2024 4:17pm News:
    Canterbury

    Three arrested for three burglaries in Pegasus

    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 Sunday 15... More

    1 min read
  • Police recovered more than 50 devices that had been stolen
    13 Sep 2024 6:04pm News:
    Waitematā

    Investigation recovers tens of thousands in tech

    A Police investigation on the North Shore has quickly zeroed in on a pair of tech burglars. More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 4
    13 Sep 2024 4:59pm News:
    Counties Manukau

    Three arrested following Maraetai aggravated robbery

    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 carrying a... More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 3
    9 Sep 2024 4:48pm News:
    Auckland City

    Pair find themselves stuck in the mud

    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 on the... More

    1 min read
  • Police car in garage 1
    4 Sep 2024 2:12pm News:
    Waitematā

    Arrests made after stolen vehicle located in west Auckland

    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 West Area... More

    1 min read
  • Car stationary night lights on - 1
    4 Sep 2024 8:12am News:
    Waitematā

    Teen arrested after Birkdale burglary

    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 Prevention Manager... More

    1 min read
  • Handcuffing 1
    3 Sep 2024 9:59am News:
    Canterbury

    Police arrest alleged prolific shoplifter

    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

    1 min read
  • Sergeant on computer
    2 Sep 2024 4:41pm News:
    Auckland City

    Sour end for man on crime spree in Parnell

    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 large amount of... More

    1 min read
  • Car decals / graphics / stickers - 4
    31 Aug 2024 8:31am News:
    Northland

    Robbery charge for cash-grabbing offender, Mangōnui

    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 August, led by... More

    1 min read
  • Police shoulder patch
    29 Aug 2024 6:03pm News:
    Canterbury

    Five arrests following Christchurch incidents

    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 light at the... More

    2 min read
  • Damage caused by skids in Te Anau Domain
    28 Aug 2024 4:11pm News:
    Southern

    Arrest made in relation to damage at Te Anau Domain

    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 skids, on... More

    1 min read
  • Cops walking the beat (male) day - 2
    28 Aug 2024 12:38pm News:
    Auckland City

    Police make arrests over stolen cigarettes and whiskey

    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. The offender... More

    1 min read

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