Tag: new_lynn
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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…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal New Lynnburglaryarrestsecurity guardWaitematāNick SalterPortage RoadNew Zealand Police
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New Lynn House Fire Not Suspicious
Police have determined that the fatal house fire in New Lynn on December 8 is not suspicious. A scene examination at the Kohekohe Street property was completed yesterday, along with a post-mortem examination. Police will continue inquiries into the man's…
Social IssuesDisastersLaw Enforcement New LynnHouse FireFatalKohekohe StreetNZ PoliceJarred WilliamsonAccidentNew Zealand Police
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Person Dies in New Lynn House Fire: Police Investigation Underway
A person has died following a house fire in New Lynn, Auckland, prompting a police investigation. Emergency services responded to a call at a Kohekohe Street property at 1.23pm on December 8th. Detective Senior Sergeant Megan Goldie of Waitematā CIB…
DisastersLaw Enforcement New Lynnhouse fireMegan GoldieWaitematā CIBKohekohe StreetAucklandFatalityNew Zealand Police
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Homicide Investigation Launched in New Lynn After Man Dies
A homicide investigation has been launched in New Lynn following the death of a man this afternoon. Police were called to a Kaponga Crescent address at about 11.52am after a report of a person injured. Despite first responders' efforts, the…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal HomicideNew LynnKaponga CrescentWaitematā CIBSimon HarrisonArrestNew Zealand Police
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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.…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Waitematā West Tactical Crime UnitNew LynnRānuiWaitākere Youth CourtBurglaryCCTVArrestNew Zealand Police
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Further Firearms Charges Laid After Traffic Stop in New Lynn
A man initially stopped in New Lynn for driving while forbidden now faces further firearms charges after a sawn-off shotgun, drugs, and cash were found in his vehicle. The Henderson Beat Team's traffic stop led to a subsequent search warrant…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal New LynnGlen EdenWaitākere District CourtWaitematā Gang Disruption UnitFirearmsDrugsCrimeNew Zealand Police
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Firearm Recovered, Man Faces Court After Bail Breach
A man is heading back to court after police in New Lynn recovered a firearm following a bail breach. Early Tuesday morning, a Henderson Beat Team member spotted the man driving a car. According to Waitematā West Area Prevention Manager,…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal New LynnWaitākere District Courtfirearmbail breachmethamphetamineArawa StreetcrimeNew Zealand Police
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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…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasia LynnmallAucklandNew LynnShopliftingBurglaryRetail CrimeWaitematā WestNew Zealand Police
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Traffic Stops in New Lynn and Manurewa Uncover Firearms and Drugs
A speeding vehicle stop in New Lynn led to the discovery of firearms and drugs early this morning. At approximately 3am, a patrolling unit noticed a vehicle speeding along Titirangi Road. Inspector Kelly Farrant, Waitematā West Area Prevention Manager, stated…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal New LynnManurewaFirearmsDrugsTraffic StopCrimeArrestNew Zealand Police
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Teen Arrested After Aggravated Robbery at New Lynn Train Station
A 16-year-old male has been arrested following an aggravated robbery at the New Lynn Train Station on Tuesday night. Police were called to the transport hub at approximately 11.30pm after a man was assaulted after getting off a bus. Detective…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues New Lynnaggravated robberyWaitematā CIBJosh LautogoWaitākere HospitalcrimearrestNew Zealand Police
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Man Arrested Following Avondale Church Arson
A 42-year-old man has been arrested and charged with arson following a fire at St Mary’s Church in Avondale, Auckland. The fire, which occurred on Great North Road at approximately 4.20am on July 14, caused significant damage to the building.…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal ArsonSt Mary’s ChurchAvondaleAucklandNew LynnCrimeArrestNew Zealand Police
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Two Arrested After Aggravated Robbery in New Lynn
Two young people, aged 14 and 16, have been arrested following an aggravated robbery at a convenience store in New Lynn this morning. Police responded to the incident on Parker Avenue around 8.30am. Detective Senior Sergeant Megan Goldie, Waitematā CIB,…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Aggravated RobberyNew LynnArrestWaitematā CIBYouth CourtStolen VehicleMegan GoldieNew Zealand Police