Family Harm:
Over the past week, we have attended six family harm incidents that have all had aspects of a person’s mental health being affected by illicit drug use, which has resulted in further poor decisions.
A 42-year-old local man is subsequently facing charges of being Unlawfully on Property and he was also in breach of a Police Safety Order.
Police advice is to have nothing to do with illicit drugs and if you are unwell to seek medical support.
A. We are still seeking information in relation to a suspected arson at Wharekaho.
B. Damage was done to a property in Coghill Street on the 10/07/24. Anyone who observed a Porsche SUV with a kayak on the roof rack being driven erratically in Whitianga on Wednesday, 10 July, 2024 is requested to contact Police.
Ferry Landing Arson:
Anyone with information regarding the three cars burnt out at Ferry Landing on Wednesday, 17 July, 2024 is also requested to contact Police. This occurred in the early hours of the morning – the photo of the fire being taken at about 3.30am.
There have also been two further burglaries in our area this week at a holiday home in Mercury Street and to a digger parked at a Jackman Ave address.
The stupidity of dishonest offending is highlighted by the $1000 plus damage caused to the digger for the offender to steal $20 worth of diesel.
If you see anyone acting suspiciously around other people’s property or if you are offered property in obviously dishonest circumstances, please let us know.
Editor’s Note:
A. Two photos from local people of the arson at Ferry Landing. The cars ablaze photo was taken by Wynand Breytenbach at 3.40am and the burnt out cars by Dr Jana Tomsky Korvalan on her way to work.
B. Please read the article on Page 4 of this issue of The Informer.
