Youth and Retail Crime | New Zealand Police

29 Jun 2026 6:00pm News:
Northland

Police appeal for information following Tikipunga robbery

Whangārei Police are appealing for information from the public in relation to a robbery in Tikipunga on Saturday night. At about 8.45pm, a group of five offenders arrived at the Mobil service station... More

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19 Jun 2026 1:09pm News:
Counties Manukau

Two apprehended after stealing cars

Police have rounded up a group of young people in stolen vehicles across parts of Auckland early this morning. More

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11 Jun 2026 1:02pm News:
Northland

Police seek information following aggravated burglary

Police are appealing for information following an aggravated burglary in Kensington last night. Just before 6.30pm, a group of males armed with what appeared to be a machete and hammer, have attempted... More

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9 Jun 2026 9:12am News:
Auckland City

Choc-a-block with charges

A thief with a sweet tooth is facing a row of charges after allegedly helping himself to hundreds of chocolate blocks in recent months. The recidivist shoplifter, allegedly responsible for more than... More

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5 Jun 2026 4:45pm News:
Northland

Wheely good result for Dargaville legend

A Dargaville man who relies on his bike as his only mode of transport, including volunteering on the rugby side-lines every weekend, has had his pride and joy returned to him by Police. For Dominic... More

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29 May 2026 11:48am News:
Central

Thief’s expensive roadie stalled

Please attribute to Senior Sergeant Shaun Jones, Whanganui Police An alleged career shoplifter who amassed over $35,000 in clothing and other stock from businesses all over the lower North Island was... More

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22 May 2026 5:25pm News:
Counties Manukau

Trio charged over aggravated robberies

Police have tracked down a group allegedly involved in a series of aggravated robberies in the south Auckland area. Today, the Counties Manukau Major Crime Unit executed three search warrants as part... More

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22 May 2026 10:16am News:
Auckland City

Do you recognise these people?

Police are seeking the public’s help identifying the men seen in these photos. We believe they may be able to assist us with our ongoing investigation into an online fraud in Auckland on 29 April. If... More

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21 May 2026 12:47pm News:
Counties Manukau

Teen arrested after lucky escape in crash

A series of poor decisions resulted in one teenager’s arrest and a badly damaged vehicle. It could have ended so much worse. A Police unit patrolling in Highland Park observed a Toyota sports car... More

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13 May 2026 2:20pm News:
Waikato

Teamwork locates fleeing Waikato youths in family car

Teamwork by Hamilton police units responding to reports of suspicious behaviour at the wheel of a car in the northern suburbs yesterday resulted in four youths being safely apprehended. Just after 1... More

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11 May 2026 12:44pm News:
Waitematā

Arrests and impounds for bicycle riding group

Police have made four arrests, impounded one vehicle and issued 53 infringement notices following a large-scale bicycle event in Henderson yesterday. Acting Inspector Damian Albert, Waitematā Road... More

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10 May 2026 7:52am News:
Waikato

Appeal for information after robbery, Dinsdale

Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Neilson: One person is in custody after a serious incident at a Dinsdale premises last night. Emergency services were called to the Tuhikaramea Road... More

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8 May 2026 4:46pm News:
Counties Manukau

Teens charged over security guard assault

Police have made two arrests over an alleged serious assault on a supermarket security guard late last month. An investigation commenced after two offenders fled from a Papakura supermarket on Averill... More

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8 May 2026 2:44pm News:
Waitematā

Timely response lands one in the bag

Time was of the essence in Albany after a worker was allegedly assaulted trying to stop a man who hadn’t paid for groceries. At about 6.30pm, Police were notified of a man who had allegedly attempted... More

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6 May 2026 2:41pm News:
Southern

Four youths arrested after Dunedin petrol thefts in stolen car

Please attribute to Inspector Porima Rangitutia, Area Commander, Otago Coastal Police have arrested four youths after they stole a vehicle and later stole petrol from local service stations. Overnight... More

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2 May 2026 11:11am News:
Central

A case of Beauty and the Beast: Shoplifters target cosmetics and meat products

Four offenders were arrested on Thursday after stealing clothing and butchery items from retailers in Kāpiti. They have been bailed to appear in court next week after Police caught up with them... More

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28 Apr 2026 2:09pm News:
Counties Manukau

Two for the price of one

Officers in east Auckland got more than they bargained for after nabbing not one but two shoplifters yesterday. Police received a call regarding a suspected shoplifter attempting to leave a... More

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24 Apr 2026 11:42am News:
Counties Manukau

Girls night in denied

Two trolleys’ worth of what could only be described as an epic girls night in, has been denied as two women face multiple shoplifting charges. The pair of prolific shoplifters were sought by Police... More

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21 Apr 2026 10:33am News:
Northland

Snapped: Burglar busted on camera

A man caught rummaging through a Whangārei construction yard will face court today. Just before 11pm on Monday, security monitoring the yard off Okara Drive contacted Police. Whangārei Area Response... More

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9 Apr 2026 10:43am News:
Auckland City

Scooter thief rolls into court

An offender’s attempt to steal a scooter in Mt Wellington this morning has failed to gain momentum. Auckland City East Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Tony Ngau Chun says around 12.20am Police... More

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1 Apr 2026 3:28pm News:
Auckland City

Man after arrested after pizza aggravated robbery

A late-night drive-thru run has foiled one offender, after allegedly committing an aggravated robbery at another fast food outlet earlier in the night. Auckland City Police responded to a pizza... More

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1 Apr 2026 3:20pm News:
Waitematā

The offender’s new clothes

An Auckland man’s elaborate getaway plan changing his appearance was just a case of the emperor’s new clothes. The offender’s efforts resulted in further offences being committed, all playing out on... More

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12 Mar 2026 9:51am News:
Auckland City

Arrests after attempted robbery

A group fleeing the scene of an attempted robbery at a central Auckland superette have also failed to give Police the slip. Just before 9pm, two males covering their faces with balaclavas entered the... More

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11 Mar 2026 10:59am News:
Waitematā

Alleged burglars head to court

A late-night burglary attempt in Henderson on Wednesday ended with two men facing court after being caught by Police. Waitematā West Area Prevention Manager, Acting Inspector Nick Salter, says around... More

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10 Mar 2026 12:48pm News:
Waitematā

Wrong place for offender, right time for Police

An alleged offender attempting to break into cars right under the noses of Police was caught in the act in Henderson early this morning. Waitematā West Area Prevention Manager, Acting Inspector Nick... More

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9 Mar 2026 12:47pm News:
Counties Manukau

Burglary bust ends in cuffs

A group of alleged burglars on the hunt for booze instead ended up in custody in Clarks Beach on Monday morning. Senior Sergeant Jeremy Steedman, Counties Manukau South Response Manager, says at about... More

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6 Mar 2026 12:15pm News:
Northland

Attempted ram raid: Police make arrest and recover firearm

A teenager’s failed bid to ram raid a Far North supermarket has tallied up into a list of serious charges. More

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6 Mar 2026 10:00am News:
Auckland City

Police round up shoplifting trio

Three offenders find themselves charged after a botched getaway with thousands of dollars’ worth of power tools. Police were advised of a shoplifting at a Grey Lynn hardware store at 4.30pm on... More

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4 Mar 2026 11:58am News:
Waitematā

Shoplifters couldn’t hide from Police

Two offenders tried it on, and failed, after an alleged shoplifting at a clothing retailer. The pair face court today after Police caught up with them in west Auckland on Tuesday morning. Waitematā... More

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27 Feb 2026 2:21pm News:
Central

14 new charges result from Manawatū Police operation

A number of people are before the courts facing new charges following an operation by Manawatū Police on 25 February. Operation Maxim is taking place across Central District and is focused on locating... More

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