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Police are asking for the public’s help for information into a heartless act which has ruined an Ōtara preschool.
Sometime between 9am on 7 December and 6pm on 8 December, Ōtara Community Preschool was broken into and windows and property smashed and items stolen.
Counties Manukau East Area… View morePolice are asking for the public’s help for information into a heartless act which has ruined an Ōtara preschool.
Sometime between 9am on 7 December and 6pm on 8 December, Ōtara Community Preschool was broken into and windows and property smashed and items stolen.
Counties Manukau East Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Rakana Cook, says nine internal windows were smashed, along with a microwave and oven and computers being knocked to the ground.
“This type of behaviour is quite frankly disgusting.
“This is an awful situation, a preschool has been left footing the bill for this crime and children are now without their belongings and educational resources.”
Inspector Cook says the offenders acted in a mindless way, destroying property seemingly for the sake of it.
“We are working hard to identify and locate those responsible for this senseless crime.
“We are now asking for the public’s assistance for any information which may help us to hold this person, or people, to account.
“A number of people have come forward with information and spoken to Police since this incident, and we ask anyone who has not yet spoken to us to get in touch.”
Information can be provided by updating Police online now or by calling 105.
Please reference the file number 241208/6023.
Alternatively, you can report information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Police are warning drivers across Tāmaki Makarau to be on the lookout for dodgy tow truck drivers following several incidents in the past few months.
Motorists are being warned of a small group of people pretending to be tow truck drivers, committing crimes by using unregistered tow trucks to … View morePolice are warning drivers across Tāmaki Makarau to be on the lookout for dodgy tow truck drivers following several incidents in the past few months.
Motorists are being warned of a small group of people pretending to be tow truck drivers, committing crimes by using unregistered tow trucks to pick up vehicles.
Sergeant Suzannah Kimber, Counties Manukau Police, says the group steals vehicles by pretending to legitimately tow them before disposing of the vehicles.
“Recently these offenders towed a member of the public’s vehicle in plain sight.
“Members of the public drove past this tow truck while they were loading it up as it just looked normal.
“They even go as far as wearing high-visibility clothing.”
Sergeant Kimber says Police are taking the opportunity to remind the community that all tow trucks will have external sign writing with the company name and be able to produce their logbook if asked.
“They also must be registered as a transport operator.
“If you see a tow truck without any distinguishing features towing cars, please call Police immediately.”
Police investigating a hit and run incident in Pukekohe last week, which left a man critically injured, are appealing to the public for information.
At about 2.47am on Friday morning, Police were called after a member of the public located a man injured and unconscious lying on Wellington … View morePolice investigating a hit and run incident in Pukekohe last week, which left a man critically injured, are appealing to the public for information.
At about 2.47am on Friday morning, Police were called after a member of the public located a man injured and unconscious lying on Wellington Street.
Detective Senior Sergeant Simon Taylor, Counties Manukau South CIB, says the victim was transported to hospital in a critical condition, where he remains.
“As part of Operation Gain, our investigations team is actively making enquiries to identify and locate the driver and vehicle involved.
“We are asking for the public’s assistance for any information which may help us to help us locate the driver or the vehicle involved.
“Anyone in the area who may have witnessed this incident or who has any information - including CCTV – is asked to contact Police immediately.”
Detective Senior Sergeant Taylor says it’s likely the vehicle would have been damaged during this incident.
“If you are the owner of this vehicle, please contact us.
“A number of people have come forward with information and spoken to Police since this incident, and we ask anyone who has not yet spoken to us to get in touch.”
Information can be provided to Police by making an online report at 105.police.govt.nz using “Update Report” or by calling 105.
Please reference the file number 241018/8618.
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 12-year-old Franque who has been reported missing.
Franque was last seen at her home in Manurewa on Wednesday 2 October.
Our enquiries have been ongoing, and we are now seeking information from the public.
Franque has a … View morePolice are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 12-year-old Franque who has been reported missing.
Franque was last seen at her home in Manurewa on Wednesday 2 October.
Our enquiries have been ongoing, and we are now seeking information from the public.
Franque has a distinguishing birth mark on the side of her neck and head.
It’s believed she is somewhere in Whangārei, or in the south Auckland area, possibly in Manurewa, Papakura, Pukekohe or Papatoetoe.
Her family and Police have concerns for her welfare and ask anyone who sees Franque to please contact Police as soon as possible on 111.
Additionally, anyone who has further information on her whereabouts should contact Police on 105, quoting file number 241014/3703.
Police are in attendance at a sudden death on railway tracks in Takanini.
This incident has occurred near the level crossing on Walters Road.
Police were notified at about 7.34am, and sadly we can advise the person died at the scene.
Police remain in attendance and train services in the … View morePolice are in attendance at a sudden death on railway tracks in Takanini.
This incident has occurred near the level crossing on Walters Road.
Police were notified at about 7.34am, and sadly we can advise the person died at the scene.
Police remain in attendance and train services in the area are expected to be impacted this morning.
Cordons are currently in place on Walters Road at the intersections with Arion and Great South Roads.
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