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Whitianga Police Report

Police Report

Written by

The Informer

Published on

Monday, 22 July to Sunday, 28 July 2024.

GENERAL: 24 July: A burglary was reported as having occurred at an address on Albert St. Various household items were stolen. Enquiries are being made to locate the suspect.

Also, on 24 July, a Mazda utility was stolen from a Cook Drive address. This vehicle was quickly modified by the offenders prior to being located by police. Several people are assisting police in their enquiries.

25 July: A stolen vehicle was located at an Albert St address. A search of the vehicle and location revealed numerous items of interest. Several persons are assisting police with their enquiries.

28 July: Enquiries were made at a 309 address regarding the locating of a stolen vehicle from Auckland. As a result, a male has been arrested and charged with this offence. Further enquiries are being made regarding other property at the address.

ARRESTS: 1x male arrested for Breach of Bail, Unlawfully Takes Motor Vehicle.

OCCURRENCES: 23 July, a Family Harm occurred at a Jackman Ave address. The male party was served a Police Safety Order and warned for breaching a trespass notice.

25 July a Family Harm occurred at Onerere Drive address. The male party left the address prior to police arrival.

TRAFFIC: 22 July, a near miss occurred between a vehicle and a mobility scooter using one of the pedestrian crossings. Enquiries are continuing to speak with the driver of the vehicle.

23 July, a collision occurred between a motor vehicle and cyclist on Joan Gaskell Drive. The driver failed to see the cyclist whilst turning into a driveway.

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