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Dunedin Police are urging the public to be vigilant this Christmas season after seeing an increase in vehicle theft.
Police ask owners of vehicles, particularly Toyota Aqua and Mazda Demio owners to ensure their vehicles are locked and if possible, securely parked overnight.
Police are … View moreDunedin Police are urging the public to be vigilant this Christmas season after seeing an increase in vehicle theft.
Police ask owners of vehicles, particularly Toyota Aqua and Mazda Demio owners to ensure their vehicles are locked and if possible, securely parked overnight.
Police are following strong lines of enquiry into reported vehicle thefts and are watching for vehicle crime and monitoring hotspots in the area.
Detective Sergeant Kylie Batten says, “It is upsetting and inconvenient for members of our community to be victims of incidents like this, especially heading into the busy Christmas period.”
To prevent your vehicle from being a target:
- Remove any valuables that may attract thieves.
- Park in off-street parking or a well-lit area.
- Invest in a steering lock, wheel clamp, or other theft prevention devices.
- Install cameras around your home and in your car.
“We urge members of the community to look out for each other and if you see anything suspicious happening, please contact us on 111.”
To report a theft after it has occurred, please contact 105. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
It’s always a good idea to check in with Police to see if anything you’ve lost or misplaced has been handed in.
Dunedin Central Police station has many items in our lost property storage waiting to be reunited with their owners.
To check whether we have your missing item – email: … View moreIt’s always a good idea to check in with Police to see if anything you’ve lost or misplaced has been handed in.
Dunedin Central Police station has many items in our lost property storage waiting to be reunited with their owners.
To check whether we have your missing item – email: dunedin.sso@police.govt.nz
Alexandra Police are wanting to hear from anyone who witnessed a man acting suspiciously around vehicles in the Roxburgh area on Sunday.
A man was arrested following a burglary at a commercial premises on Teviot Street, Roxburgh just before midday.
He was found to be in possession of a quantity… View moreAlexandra Police are wanting to hear from anyone who witnessed a man acting suspiciously around vehicles in the Roxburgh area on Sunday.
A man was arrested following a burglary at a commercial premises on Teviot Street, Roxburgh just before midday.
He was found to be in possession of a quantity of coins, and Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed a man interfering with vehicles or acting suspiciously on Sunday morning around Teviot Street and the surrounding areas.
If you have any information that could help our enquiries, please update us online now or call 105.
Please use the reference number 241102/4429.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
A teenager is due to appear in court after a threatening email was sent to Bayfield High School.
Police were alerted to the incident at 8.17am yesterday.
Around 550 students and staff from the college were escorted from the premises with assistance from Police.
At around 1.30pm, Police … View moreA teenager is due to appear in court after a threatening email was sent to Bayfield High School.
Police were alerted to the incident at 8.17am yesterday.
Around 550 students and staff from the college were escorted from the premises with assistance from Police.
At around 1.30pm, Police executed a search warrant at a Dunedin property where the youth was arrested without incident.
“We understand incidents like this can be distressing, and we hope this arrest can provide reassurance to the community,” says Detective Senior Sergeant Nik Leigh.
Police is providing those involved with support and will continue to investigate what has taken place.
A 16-year-old is due to appear in Dunedin Youth Court on Thursday 26 September, facing a charge of threatening to kill.
“Police is working with the school and further charges may be likely.”
Queenstown Police continue to appeal for further information after the theft of a number of flags in the area.
On Wednesday 21 August, Police were notified that a number of flags set up for Winter Pride were taken.
Police would like to speak to the people pictured, or anyone that may … View moreQueenstown Police continue to appeal for further information after the theft of a number of flags in the area.
On Wednesday 21 August, Police were notified that a number of flags set up for Winter Pride were taken.
Police would like to speak to the people pictured, or anyone that may recognise them, as we believe they may be able to assist our enquiries.
If you recognise the people pictured or have any information that may assist our enquiries, please contact Police on 15 or online at police.govt.nz/use-105 using ‘Update Report’. Please reference file number 240822/6540.
Information can also be provided anonymously Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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