Tag: burglary
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Man Charged in Connection with $250,000 Damage at Kaikohe Gliding Club
A Northland man has been charged in connection with over $250,000 worth of damage to aircraft and equipment following a burglary at the Kaikohe Gliding Club. The incident, reported on March 27, involved significant damage and theft at the Kaikohe…
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Police Arrest Three After Burglary Investigation and Foot Chase
Police have arrested three people in connection with a burglary, including one suspect apprehended after a nearly one-kilometer foot chase. The Waitematā Gang Disruption Unit, assisted by the Tactical Crime Unit, executed a search warrant at a Rānui address on…
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Police seek information after Invercargill supermarket burglary
Police are appealing to the public for information following a burglary in Waikiwi, Invercargill this morning. The incident occurred around 5:15 AM at a supermarket located on North Road. Initial investigations indicate that the offenders used a vehicle to force…
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Four Youths Arrested After Failed Liquor Store Burglary Attempt
Four males, aged between 15 and 17, have been referred to Youth Aid following an attempted burglary at a liquor store in Clarks Beach early Monday morning. The group allegedly attempted to gain entry to the Seaway Road store by…
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Man Charged with Burglary After Community Tips Lead to Quick Arrest in Feilding
Police have arrested and charged a 23-year-old man in connection with a burglary at the Feilding Library. The incident, believed to have occurred overnight on Sunday, March 1, resulted in an estimated loss of over $20,000 worth of items. Sergeant…
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Man Charged After Hokitika Burglary and Vehicle Incident
Hokitika Police have arrested and charged a man following a burglary that occurred last week in Hokitika. On Thursday, February 26, police received a report from a local contractor detailing stolen items from their site. The following day, a police…
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Home Invader Apprehended in Stolen Vehicle Near Te Awamutu
Waikato West Police have arrested a burglar who broke into a home and stole the victim’s car and belongings during the night. The incident occurred shortly before 11pm when the victim was woken by intruders searching the property. The burglars…
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Two Men Charged After Construction Site Burglary in Hobsonville
Two men have been charged following a burglary at a construction site in Hobsonville early this morning. The incident occurred around 2:30 AM when two individuals allegedly entered a work site on Hobsonville Road, using a vehicle to drive through…
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Four Charged in Connection with New Plymouth Burglary
Four individuals have been arrested and charged following an aggravated burglary that occurred in New Plymouth last week. The incident took place on Wednesday, January 28, around 3 a.m. at a commercial property on Devon Street East. Police responded promptly…
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Auckland Police Recover Stolen Guitars, Charge Burglar
A 33-year-old man will appear in Manukau District Court today charged with burglary and two counts of unlawfully being in an enclosed yard, following a series of incidents in East Auckland. Police have been investigating at least three separate incidents…
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Police Seek Public Help to Find Stolen 'Infinite Sea' Artwork
Police are appealing to the public for information regarding a distinctive art piece, ‘Infinite Sea’, stolen during a burglary in Piha, west Auckland on 6 December 2025. The Waitematā West Tactical Crime Unit is investigating the incident. Detective Sergeant Anna…
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Security Guard Helps Nab Burglars in New Lynn
A security guard's vigilance led to the arrest of two burglars in New Lynn. At approximately 12.40am, police were alerted to a possible burglary at a commercial premise on Portage Road after receiving a report from a security guard. Acting…
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Ōrewa Businesses Targeted: Headhunters Gang Members Arrested
A police operation targeting offences against businesses in Ōrewa has led to the arrest of five individuals associated with the Headhunters gang. The arrests, made following search warrants executed across west Auckland and the North Shore, relate to charges of…
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Teenager Arrested in $20,000 Clothing Theft
A 16-year-old has been arrested after allegedly attempting to steal more than $20,000 worth of clothing from an Albany store. Police were alerted to the incident at approximately 2.54am, following multiple alarm activations at the retailer on Don McKinnon Drive.…
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Police Halt Crime Spree in Otaua, New Zealand
A crime wave that has gripped the small Waikato town of Otaua, New Zealand, has been solved after a series of burglaries and an arson. Two 15-year-old males are allegedly behind the offending at local facilities and homes in Otaua,…
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Trio Apprehended in Manurewa Burglary Spree
A busy night for burglars in Manurewa ended with Police apprehending three alleged criminals. Residents reported suspicious activity on Avonglen Court, Wattle Farm Road, and Glencalder Place. The incidents occurred just after 11.30pm. Another call reported an abandoned vehicle, which…
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Trio Charged After Auckland Convenience Store Burglary
Three people are due in Auckland District Court today, charged with burglary after a break-in at a convenience store on the corner of Karangahape Road and Day Street late last night. Police were alerted to the incident just before 11.30pm.…
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Teenager in Court After Stolen Car Incident in Whangārei
A 15-year-old is facing multiple charges after a stolen vehicle incident in Whangārei. The charges include burglary, unlawfully taking a vehicle, dangerous driving, and failing to stop. The arrest followed a combined effort by the Police and the public. On…
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Man Charged After Window Smashed During St Marys Bay Protest
A 29-year-old man has been charged with burglary following an incident in St Marys Bay where a window was smashed during a protest. Police were called to a residential address at about 5.40pm after receiving a report of an unknown…
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Christchurch Police Arrest Three Youths After Burglaries and Dangerous Driving Spree
Christchurch Police have apprehended three 14-year-old youths following an operation targeting suspects involved in a series of commercial burglaries across the city. The individuals were also wanted in connection to multiple instances of dangerous driving and vehicle thefts that occurred…
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Teenager Arrested After Night Burglaries in West Auckland
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested in connection to two burglaries that occurred at night in west Auckland. The Waitematā West Tactical Crime Unit investigated the burglaries, which took place on September 27 and 29 in the New Lynn area.…
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New Henderson Police Team Makes Swift Impact with 17 Arrests
The newly established Henderson Beat Team has made an immediate impact in its first few weeks, with 17 arrests. Senior Sergeant Greg Wilson, Waitematā West Area Communities Manager, said the team has sent a clear message since starting earlier this…
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Eagle-Eyed Neighbor Helps Police Nab Burglars in Hillpark
A sharp-eyed neighbor's vigilance led to the arrest of two burglars in Hillpark overnight. Just after 2 a.m., police responded to a report of a suspected burglary on David Avenue. A rapid deployment of police resources, including the Eagle helicopter,…
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Police Recover Laptops After School Burglary in Blockhouse Bay
Police recovered laptops after a burglary at Blockhouse Bay Intermediate School on Bolton Road overnight. Responding to alarm reports around 10pm, officers confirmed a break-in and missing items from classrooms. Auckland City West Area Response Manager Senior Sergeant Guy Baldwin…
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Police Seek Junior Nelson on Burglary, Retail Offending Charges
Police are seeking public assistance to locate Junior Israel Nelson, 53, who is wanted on a warrant for his arrest. Nelson is wanted in connection to burglary and retail offending and is believed to be in the wider Auckland or…
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Auckland Police Nab Shoplifting Suspect
A 25-year-old man, allegedly responsible for $90,000 in retail crime, has been arrested at Lynnmall in West Auckland. Police apprehended the man last week as part of a prevention operation. The Area Prevention Unit located him during late night shopping…
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Police fatally shoot man believed to be Tom Phillips after Waikato burglary
A man believed to be Tom Phillips, who has been on the run with his children since December 2021, has been fatally shot by police after a confrontation in Piopio this morning. At approximately 2.30am, police were called to a…
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Public Tip-Off Leads to Recovery of Stolen Tobacco in Tītahi Bay
Thanks to quick-thinking community members, Police investigating a burglary in Tītahi Bay have recovered $12,000 of tobacco products and arrested three young people. Alerted by suspicious activity at the Main Road store around 10.40pm on Thursday, members of the public…
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Two Arrested After Ōtāhuhu Yard Burglary
Two men were arrested this morning following a burglary at a yard in Ōtāhuhu. Police responded to a report at approximately 3.12am, where two men were allegedly rummaging through cars and an office on the property. Senior Sergeant Steve Albrey,…
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Man Arrested After Hamilton Crime Spree and Assault on Police Dog
A 35-year-old man has been arrested in Hamilton for a string of offences, including burglary, theft, and assaulting a dog handler and police dog. According to Hamilton City Area Commander Inspector Andrea McBeth, the man stole a phone from a…
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