Police Report to 24 August

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Written by

Constable Michael Carter

Published on

August 26, 2025

Monday 11 August to Sunday 24th August

GENERAL:

Monday,13 August: A serious incident occurred on Tapu Coroglen Road involving two aggressive males. A vehicle involved in the incident then fled from police. Enquiries are continuing to locate these persons and hold them to account for their offending.

Tuesday, 14 August: A burglary was reported as having occurred at a Cook Drive address. Various items had been removed from the property.

Friday, 17 August: A vehicle was broken into outside a Protea Cres address with various tools and equipment taken.

Several shoplifting incidences have been reported of late from local commercial properties which is of concern. The offenders involved will be spoken to regarding their actions.

Monday, 18 August: A couple of burglaries were reporting as having occurred at a Cook Drive and Robinson Road addresses. Offenders have targeted tools and other items.

Tuesday, 19 August: A male offender has shoplifted from a local commercial store. Enquiries are continuing to identify this person and hold him to account for his actions.

Also, on the 19th, a stolen vehicle report was made regarding the unlawful conversion of a vehicle from Coromandel. Enquiries are being made to speak with the person in possession of the vehicle.

Thursday, 21 August: A burglary was reported as having occurred at a Protea Cres address. Various tools were taken from the property.

Friday, 22 August: A burglary was reported as having occurred at an Albert St, Coromandel address. Various garden tools were taken from the property.

ARRESTS:

1x male arrested for Warrants.

OCCURRENCES:

Tuesday, 14 August: A verbal argument occurred over childcare arrangements at a Cholmondeley Cres address. Both parties were spoken to by police regarding the matter.

Thursday, 21 August: A Family Harm incident occurred at a Moewai Park Road address. A Police Safety Order was subsequently served on one of the persons involved.

TRAFFIC:

Thursday, 16 August: A vehicle failed to stop for police in the Cook Drive, South Highway area. This vehicle was later located and impounded for six months. A person has been charged as a result and will be appearing in court later.

Several vehicles have been observed driving around town with expired warrants and registrations. Several vehicles have also been observed travelling while breaching licence exemptions. These offences carry penalties of demerit points as well as a fine. Should drivers continue this behaviour, they may soon be facing a 3 month suspension period for excess demerit points.

Friday, 22 August: A known disqualified driver was apprehended driving on Albert St. His vehicle was subsequently impounded, and he is facing further charges in court.

Saturday, 23 August: A vehicle crash occurred on Kennedy Bay Rd, Coromandel. The sole vehicle has slid off the road and upended in the river on its roof. Thankfully no persons were injured in this incident.

Also, on 23rd, two drivers were stopped in the Whitianga CBD and processed for drink driving procedures. Both are appearing in court on charges for driving with Excess Breath Alcohol.

GENERAL:

Monday,13 August: A serious incident occurred on Tapu Coroglen Road involving two aggressive males. A vehicle involved in the incident then fled from police. Enquiries are continuing to locate these persons and hold them to account for their offending.

Tuesday, 14 August: A burglary was reported as having occurred at a Cook Drive address. Various items had been removed from the property.

Friday, 17 August: A vehicle was broken into outside a Protea Cres address with various tools and equipment taken.

Several shoplifting incidences have been reported of late from local commercial properties which is of concern. The offenders involved will be spoken to regarding their actions.

Monday, 18 August: A couple of burglaries were reporting as having occurred at a Cook Drive and Robinson Road addresses. Offenders have targeted tools and other items.

Tuesday, 19 August: A male offender has shoplifted from a local commercial store. Enquiries are continuing to identify this person and hold him to account for his actions.

Also, on the 19th, a stolen vehicle report was made regarding the unlawful conversion of a vehicle from Coromandel. Enquiries are being made to speak with the person in possession of the vehicle.

Thursday, 21 August: A burglary was reported as having occurred at a Protea Cres address. Various tools were taken from the property.

Friday, 22 August: A burglary was reported as having occurred at an Albert St, Coromandel address. Various garden tools were taken from the property.

ARRESTS:

1x male arrested for Warrants.

OCCURRENCES:

Tuesday, 14 August: A verbal argument occurred over childcare arrangements at a Cholmondeley Cres address. Both parties were spoken to by police regarding the matter.

Thursday, 21 August: A Family Harm incident occurred at a Moewai Park Road address. A Police Safety Order was subsequently served on one of the persons involved.

TRAFFIC:

Thursday, 16 August: A vehicle failed to stop for police in the Cook Drive, South Highway area. This vehicle was later located and impounded for six months. A person has been charged as a result and will be appearing in court later.

Friday, 22 August: A known disqualified driver was apprehended driving on Albert St. His vehicle was subsequently impounded, and he is facing further charges in court.

Saturday, 23 August: A vehicle crash occurred on Kennedy Bay Rd, Coromandel. The sole vehicle has slid off the road and upended in the river on its roof. Thankfully no persons were injured in this incident.

Also, on 23rd, two drivers were stopped in the Whitianga CBD and processed for drink driving procedures. Both are appearing in court on charges for driving with Excess Breath Alcohol.

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

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