GENERAL:
Monday, 18 May a theft was reported as having occurred outside a South Highway address.
Tuesday, 19 May a shoplifting incident was reported at a local commercial premises. The offending parties will be spoken to regarding their dishonesty.
Wednesday, 20 May a report of Wilful Damage was made regarding an incident at a Joan Gaskell Drive address. Enquiries are continuing regarding this matter.
Also, Wednesday, 20 May, a stolen motor vehicle was recovered on Captain Wood Ave. Two suspicious males were observed, and one subsequently arrested for Resisting Arrest. A search of his accommodation located fraudulently purchased items from commercial stores in Whitianga and a pistol. Enquiries are continuing and he is likely to face a raft of charges at his next court appearance.
Friday, 22 May a burglary was reported as having occurred at a Buffalo Beach Road address. Police are making enquiries with a person of interest.
ARRESTS:
1x male arrested for Unlawfully Takes Motor Vehicle, Fraud, Resist Police, Possession of Pistol
OCCURRENCES: Family Harm incidents
Monday, 18 May at a Kupe Drive address. A heated argument between both parties with information being past to all persons involved.
Tuesday, 19 May at a Meadow Drive address. Assistance from external agencies has been supplied.
Wednesday, 20 May occurred online. Both parties have been spoken to regarding the incident.
Also, on 20 May, an incident occurred between estranged partners at a Cooks Beach address. Enquiries are continuing.
Thursday, 21 May a Criminal Harassment incident occurred at a Purangi Road address. Police will be speaking with the offending party.
Friday, 22 May at a South Highway address. Both parties were separated by police. Also, 22 May an adult male made threats at a Catherine Cres address to other family members. He has been spoken to regarding his behaviour.
Saturday, 23 May at a Catherine Crescent address. The offending party was removed from the address prior to returning and causing further issues. He was subsequently issued a Police Safety Order.
TRAFFIC:
Tuesday, 19 May a driver was stopped due to his driving. He was found to be more than the legal breath alcohol limit.
