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Police are appealing for information following an aggravated robbery at a commercial premises in Invercargill.
At around 3.30am this morning, Police were alerted to four people entering a store on North Road with two armed with knives and another with a trye iron.
The group targeted … View morePolice are appealing for information following an aggravated robbery at a commercial premises in Invercargill.
At around 3.30am this morning, Police were alerted to four people entering a store on North Road with two armed with knives and another with a trye iron.
The group targeted cigarettes and tobacco before fleeing the area in a vehicle.
Thankfully, the two store employees are uninjured however they are understandably shaken by the incident.
Invercargill Police would like to speak with anyone who may have witnessed the aggravated robbery or may have information that could assist in our investigation.
Police would also like to hear from anyone who may have CCTV or dashcam footage in the North Road area between 12am and 5am this morning.
Anyone who may have information that can assist Police in our investigation is urged to contact us online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking "Update Report" or by calling 105.
Please use the reference number 250324/2633.
Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 11
Police are appealing for sightings of 78-year-old Rosalie, reported missing in Dunedin.
Rosalie was last seen at around 11am in the Meridian Mall area on George Street.
She was last seen wearing a black cardigan, red turtleneck top, black pants, and tan shoes. She also uses a blue walker to … View morePolice are appealing for sightings of 78-year-old Rosalie, reported missing in Dunedin.
Rosalie was last seen at around 11am in the Meridian Mall area on George Street.
She was last seen wearing a black cardigan, red turtleneck top, black pants, and tan shoes. She also uses a blue walker to assist in walking.
Police and Rosalie's family are concerned for her wellbeing and would like to see her return home.
If you see Rosalie or have information on her whereabouts, please contact Police on 111 referencing event number P062014262.
Police are reminding motorists of the importance around following distances following a multi-vehicle crash on the Dunedin Southern Motorway yesterday.
Senior Sergeant Karl Hemmingsen, Otago Coastal Area Road Policing Manager, said Police responded to a three-vehicle crash on the Dunedin … View morePolice are reminding motorists of the importance around following distances following a multi-vehicle crash on the Dunedin Southern Motorway yesterday.
Senior Sergeant Karl Hemmingsen, Otago Coastal Area Road Policing Manager, said Police responded to a three-vehicle crash on the Dunedin Southern Motorway at Fairfield around 8:20am this morning.
“Luckily, there were no serious injuries sustained in the crash, however it did create significant disruption for motorists, with a few people likely to be late for work this morning.
“The road has been cleared and since reopened; however, it is a good reminder of the impact sunstrike can have on our morning commutes this time of year.
“Police are asking motorists to keep their following distances in mind when driving to your destination, a larger gap between you and the car in front of you is often the difference in being able to safely stop, or crashing into the car in front of you, if they stop abruptly," Senior Sergeant Hemmingsen said.
This morning has already seen six crashes causing disruption to motorists across the Southern District, with variable conditions across the Southland, Otago Coastal and Otago Lakes areas.
This is an urgent reminder to pay close attention when driving on the roads, and drive to the conditions, increase following distances, slow down, and put your distractions away.
We want to see everyone getting to their destinations safely.
Dunedin Police urge parents to be aware of the potential risks facing young people online after the sentencing of a 23-year-old man who posed as a young person online to deceive other children into sending sexualised content.
The man was sentenced on 21 February to three years imprisonment.
… View moreDunedin Police urge parents to be aware of the potential risks facing young people online after the sentencing of a 23-year-old man who posed as a young person online to deceive other children into sending sexualised content.
The man was sentenced on 21 February to three years imprisonment.
Detective Sergeant Reece Munro says Police were able to hold this offending to account thanks to the help of the victims.
"The strength and bravery from these victims who came forward to assist in the prosecution of this offender cannot be overstated.
"Unfortunately, this sentencing serves as a reminder that this offending continues, and we urge parents to ensure they take the appropriate steps in keeping their kids safe online.
"We want parents to be alert of the possible risks, but not alarmed."
Police encourage parents and caregivers to educate themselves on this topic so they can have open and regular conversations with their young people about the dangers online.
This is the most important tip we can give to ensure parents can promote healthy online habits and can verify who their children are communicating with and befriending online.
Parents, caregivers, and young people can access more resources at www.keepitrealonline.govt.nz...
For parents and caregivers:
• Supervision is essential. This means knowing what your children are doing online, who they are interacting with, and what platforms, apps, or games they are using.
• Check privacy settings. We recommend parents and caregivers research and understand app settings, including privacy settings. This can include turning off location settings, setting profiles to private, or turning off chat functions.
• Long term impact. Offenders will often use tactics such as fear or shame to manipulate young people, and make them feel alienated or trapped, like they cannot escape the situation. These situations can be very distressing and can have long term impacts and need to be addressed appropriately.
• Report suspicious behaviour. Make a report and seek help and support.
For victims:
• Stop talking to the offender and avoid sending any more images or videos – even if they are threatening you. Once you have complied with their demands, there is nothing preventing them from targeting you again.
• Save all the online chat, immediately take screenshots. This is important for making a report to the Police, we need all the evidence that you can gather.
• Report the content and person’s profile to the platform and request the content is removed.
• Block the profile.
Where to report offending:
• To report any offending to Police, please call 111 in an emergency, and for non-emergencies, online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking “Make a Report” or by calling 105.
• If you would like advice and support from Netsafe, text ‘Netsafe’ to 4282 or call for free on 0508 NETSAFE (0508 638 723). You can also report online at netsafe.org.nz/report or by email at help@netsafe.org.nz
An investigation is underway after the death of a woman at a Queenstown property on Saturday 25 January.
Emergency services were called to the Windsor Place property about 2.30pm.
Police are now working to establish the full circumstances of how she died. Her death is currently being treated … View moreAn investigation is underway after the death of a woman at a Queenstown property on Saturday 25 January.
Emergency services were called to the Windsor Place property about 2.30pm.
Police are now working to establish the full circumstances of how she died. Her death is currently being treated as unexplained.
As part of our enquiries, Police would like to speak to anyone who was in the vicinity of Windsor Place between 8.00am and 3.00pm and who might have information that would assist.
If you can help, please use our 105 service, and quote reference number 250125/8733.
You can also share information anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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