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A person has been arrested and police are appealing for information to identify the remaining people involved in an aggravated robbery in Tauranga.
Around 5:20pm on Wednesday 26 March, Police responded to a dairy on Willow Street following reports that a group of people entered the store, some … View moreA person has been arrested and police are appealing for information to identify the remaining people involved in an aggravated robbery in Tauranga.
Around 5:20pm on Wednesday 26 March, Police responded to a dairy on Willow Street following reports that a group of people entered the store, some armed with weapons (not firearms), and stole vape products.
Subsequent enquiries have revealed the individuals then regrouped on The Strand a short time later.
One person has since been identified, and today Police executed a search warrant at a Tauranga residential address where that young person was taken into custody.
They are due to appear in the Tauranga Youth Court in due course.
We are committed to seeing the other people identified and held to account, as there is no place for violent offending in our community.
We need your help, and we are asking anyone with information to come forward.
If you witnessed the robbery or have any footage or information that may assist in our investigation, please contact us on 105 either online or over the phone referencing file number: 250326/3631.
Information can also be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
A man has been arrested and charged with murder following an ongoing homicide investigation in Kawerau.
A 21-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of a man in Onslow Street on 26 February.
Emergency services were called to the property at around 8.45am after a man was … View moreA man has been arrested and charged with murder following an ongoing homicide investigation in Kawerau.
A 21-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of a man in Onslow Street on 26 February.
Emergency services were called to the property at around 8.45am after a man was located deceased on the front doorstep of the address.
Police have been working hard to piece together the events surrounding the man’s death and today arrested and charged a man in Hamilton.
We are pleased to have been able to arrest someone in relation to this tragic incident.
We would also like to thank those members of the public who provided information, and would still like to hear from those yet to come forward. The man will appear in Hamilton District Court tomorrow charged with one count of murder.
Police continue to appeal for anyone who may have heard or seen anything suspicious in or around the Onslow Street area.
We are aware there were some other people in the general area specifically between 5.15am-5.50am that morning who haven’t yet come forward and we would ask them to please contact us.
If you have information that could assist the investigations team, please contact Police online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking “Update Report” or by calling 105.
Please use the reference number 250226/5646.
Information can also be provided through Crime Stoppers online at crimestoppers-nz.org or by calling 0800 555 111.
As the matter is now before the Court, Police are limited in providing further comment.
Tokoroa Police investigating an aggravated robbery of a commercial premises are appealing for information to identify the two people pictured as we believe they may be able to help with our enquiries.
At around 6.20am on Tuesday 25 February, Police were alerted to an aggravated robbery on Bridge… View moreTokoroa Police investigating an aggravated robbery of a commercial premises are appealing for information to identify the two people pictured as we believe they may be able to help with our enquiries.
At around 6.20am on Tuesday 25 February, Police were alerted to an aggravated robbery on Bridge Street where an employee was assaulted, and threatened with a weapon (not a firearm).
There were no reported injuries, however the staff member is understandably shaken by the incident.
If you are or recognise the two people pictured, or have any information that may assist Police, please contact us online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking "Update Report" or call 105.
Please use the reference number 250225/2851.
Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
As part of ongoing work to ensure Rotorua’s community feels safer within the CBD, 13 people were arrested and 45 shopping trolleys have been returned to their respective stores, following a three-day Police operation.
From Tuesday 21 to Thursday 23 January, Police executed Operation Trolley … View moreAs part of ongoing work to ensure Rotorua’s community feels safer within the CBD, 13 people were arrested and 45 shopping trolleys have been returned to their respective stores, following a three-day Police operation.
From Tuesday 21 to Thursday 23 January, Police executed Operation Trolley focusing on engaging and educating managers of local businesses and enforcing the illegal actions of people using or having possession of shopping trolleys outside the boundaries of their respective stores.
While being homeless is not a crime in and of itself, Police has recently received complaints in regard to homeless people in possession of trolleys intimidating members of the public and workers as they walk through the CBD.
Any antisocial or unlawful behaviour will not be tolerated, and Police is committed to ensuring anyone going about their lawful business in the CBD are safe and feel safe.
Upon speaking with local retail store and business managers, Police identifid several people using retail store owned shopping trolleys for their personal use without lawful authority.
Police arrested seven people in possession of shopping trolleys for receiving an item worth less than $500. They were all given verbal warnings.
Six other people were arrested for historical offences including theft, assault, arrest warrants, bail breaches, and trespassing.
Police also issued 19 trespass notices, trespassing individuals in possession of a trolley from the trolley’s respective store.
In total, 45 trolleys were returned to their businesses at the end of the three-day operation.
Homelessness is a social problem which requires a joint effort to address the underlying issues. Police works with a number of agencies to understand these issues, support the homeless, and collectively find homeless people long-term solutions.
At about 6am this morning, four people armed with a large machete and other weapons entered the Te Ngae Road Caltex Service Station in Owhata, Rotorua.
They threatened a staff member, stole cash, vape products and cigarettes.
The offenders then left in a stolen vehicle which they dumped nearby.… View moreAt about 6am this morning, four people armed with a large machete and other weapons entered the Te Ngae Road Caltex Service Station in Owhata, Rotorua.
They threatened a staff member, stole cash, vape products and cigarettes.
The offenders then left in a stolen vehicle which they dumped nearby.
After calls from the public alerting Police to the location of the vehicle, a police dog and handler tracked the offenders to a nearby address.
Three youth offenders were arrested and are facing charges of aggravated robbery and unlawfully taking a motor vehicle.
The offenders are from Hamilton and Rotorua. The property stolen has been recovered along with the weapons used in the incident.
The vehicle used which was stolen from Hamilton overnight has been recovered and will be returned to its owner.
Inspector Phil Gillbanks, Rotorua Area Prevention Manager says “Police would like to thank the members of the public who were alert enough to notice suspicious activity and call Police right away.
We will not tolerate this behaviour and will take enforcement action where appropriate to keep our community safe. It is good to be able to recover the stolen items, including the vehicle used, and make these arrests.
Let this be a reminder that Police will continue to hold to account, those offenders choosing to behave like this. It is very lucky no one was injured.
Like the witnesses did in this case, always call Police straight away on 111 if you see or suspect anything suspicious happening."
You can also make a report after the fact, using our 105 service, either by phone or online.
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