Tag: youth_aid
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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…
Law EnforcementCrime BurglaryPoliceClarks BeachYouth AidŌtaraEagle helicopterDog unitNew Zealand Police
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Charges Laid in Connection with Rānui BMX Club Arson
Police have arrested a 15-year-old male in connection with an arson that destroyed over $50,000 worth of property at the Birdwood Road BMX club in Rānui last year. The fire was allegedly started in a rubbish bin leaning against the…
Law EnforcementDisasters ArsonBMX ClubRānuiPoliceCommunityYouth AidCrimeNew Zealand Police
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TikTok Livestream Leads to Arrest of Youths in Car Theft Spree
A TikTok livestream led to the arrest of six youths in Palmerston North after they allegedly stole multiple cars. At approximately 3:30 p.m. today, police were alerted to a livestream showing a vehicle crashing into a pole. The occupants then…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesMediaMedia Crisis Palmerston NorthTikTokcar theftYouth AidManawatuarrestlivestreamNew Zealand Police
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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,…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal OtauaWaikatoCounties Manukau South PoliceBurglaryArsonYouth AidNew Zealand Police
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Teenager Arrested for Clothing Theft on North Shore
A Hibiscus Coast teenager is due in court this week following allegations of demanding and stealing clothing from other teenagers. The incident occurred near Westfield Albany on Friday morning. Police also apprehended two other young people as part of their…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Hibiscus CoastNorth Shoreclothing theftarrestWestfield AlbanyMike RickardsYouth AidNew Zealand Police
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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…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Blockhouse BayAuckland City WestBurglaryLaptop RecoveryYouth AidEagleCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
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Six Youth Arrested Following Arson Incidents in Rolleston
Six youths have been arrested in connection with three arson incidents that occurred in the Rolleston Reserve area over the past week. Police investigations, including CCTV footage analysis, led to the identification and apprehension of the suspects. They have been…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues RollestonarsonarrestYouth AidCCTVSergeant Phil BayneNew Zealand Police
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Youth Offenders Apprehended After Sylvia Park Burglary
A group of young offenders' plans were foiled after a break-in at Sylvia Park Shopping Centre. Mall security reported the burglary at 8.15pm. According to Auckland City East Area Prevention Manager Inspector Rachel Dolheguy, the offenders broke into a mobile…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Youth AidburglarySylvia ParkAucklandNew Zealand PoliceTheftNZ Police
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Youth Arrested After Imitation Firearm Incident on Auckland Bus
A young person was arrested after brandishing an imitation firearm on an Auckland bus this morning. Police received a report at 11:24 am about a person with a firearm on a bus traveling from Orakei to Auckland City. The bus…
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