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POLICE REPORT

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Written by

Constable Michael Carter

Published on

August 5, 2025

Monday 28 July to Sunday 3 August.

GENERAL:

Monday, 28 July, a burglary was reported as having occurred at a Kuaotunu address. Batteries and diesel were targeted by the offending person(s).

Tuesday, 29 July, a burglary was reported as having occurred at a Matarangi address. Various items were removed from the property.

Wednesday, 30 July, a burglary was reported as having occurred at a Moewai Road address. Solar panels were removed from the location.

Wednesday, 30 July, another property was targeted by burglars on Moewai Road. CCTV cameras were taken by the offenders.

Thursday, 31 July an electric scooter was taken from outside a commercial premises on Albert St. This item has since been returned to the owner and the offender spoken to.

Friday, 1 August a letterbox was purposely damaged at a Cook Drive address.

Friday, 1 August, a Nissan Safari was stolen from a commercial property on Campbell St. Enquiries are continuing to locate the vehicle.

Saturday, 2 August, a burglary was reported as having occurred at a commercial property on Joan Gaskell Drive. Grocery products were taken from a secure compound area.

Saturday, 2 August, drugs were located at a White Street address. These items were subsequently seized by police.

ARRESTS:

1x male arrested for Impedes Breathing

OCCURRENCES:

Thursday, 31 July, a fight occurred between agitated persons on Sarah Ave. All parties have been spoken to by police regarding their actions.

Thursday, 31 July, a family harm assault occurred at a Matarangi address. The male was located and arrested for strangling his partner.

Sunday, 2 August, a verbal argument occurred at an Endeavour Close address. All parties were spoken to by police.

TRAFFIC:

Tuesday, 29 July a vehicle was driven dangerously and then impounded as the driver was forbidden. His subsequent actions have arisen to further charges of Disorderly Behaviour.

Police are targeting restraints, impairment, distractions and speed this month.