Tag: arrest
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CCTV Leads to Arrest in Dargaville Clothing Theft
A 34-year-old man will appear in Whangārei District Court this week on two charges of shoplifting, after allegedly stealing $600 worth of clothing from a Dargaville store. Police were alerted to the theft at a Victoria Street store around 10.06am…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues CCTVDargavilleTheftShopliftingNorthlandArrestNew 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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Palmerston North Police Apprehend Daylight Robber
Palmerston North Police have arrested a 29-year-old man following a robbery in the central city. Police responded to reports of a chase and robbery in Downtown Plaza around 1pm yesterday. The victim had jewellery stolen under threat of violence. Officers…
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Man Arrested After Armed Incident in Wadestown
A man was arrested in Wadestown this afternoon following an incident where he allegedly entered a property and threatened the occupants with a weapon. Police were called to Anne Street around 12.35pm after reports of a man entering a house…
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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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Two Arrested After Violent Supermarket Assault in Pukekohe
Two men have been arrested and charged following a violent assault outside a Pukekohe supermarket on September 19th. The victim and his family were in the supermarket carpark at about 12.30pm when two people approached him. Counties Manukau South Area…
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Man Arrested in Long Bay on 41 Fraud Charges
A 34-year-old man has been arrested in Long Bay and is facing 41 fraud-related charges connected to offences totaling over $68,000. The arrest follows a lengthy investigation into numerous credit card frauds committed across New Zealand during 2024 and 2025.…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues FraudArrestLong BayNorth Shore District CourtCredit Card FraudWaitematā EastNew Zealand Police
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Police Seize Methamphetamine Bound for Motueka
Tasman Police have arrested two people and seized a kilo-and-a-half of methamphetamine from their vehicle. Members of the Tasman Organised Crime Unit stopped a rental vehicle coming from a ferry terminal at about 11.50am on Monday. Officers executed a search…
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Late-Night Arrest in Waitematā Nets Multiple Charges
A 30-year-old man is in custody following an early morning arrest in Waitematā. Police located the man, of no fixed abode, hiding under a vehicle in Don McKinnon Drive around 1.45am on Friday, September 19. According to Acting Inspector Tim…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal WaitematāNorth Shore District CourtDon McKinnon DriveTheftShopliftingArrestNew Zealand Police
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Arrest Made in Hobsonville Firearm Incident
A 24-year-old Auckland man has been charged with Wounding with Intent and Reckless Discharge of a Firearm, following an incident in Hobsonville around 4.40pm yesterday, September 16. The man will appear in the Waitākere District Court later today. Police believe…
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Man Charged After Football Fight Leaves Player with Broken Jaw
A 23-year-old man has been arrested and charged following a fight at a football match in Sunnynook, which left a player with a broken jaw. The incident occurred at approximately 1.30pm on June 28, when police responded to a scuffle…
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Man Arrested in Queenstown with Firearm and Drugs
A 30-year-old man is facing charges after police discovered a modified firearm, cocaine, and shotgun shells in his vehicle in Queenstown. The vehicle was stopped at approximately 4:30 a.m. yesterday on Suburb Street, after it aroused police suspicion. The search…
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Rotorua Police Arrest Reckless Motorcyclist in Ongoing Operation
Rotorua Police have made another arrest in their operation targeting illegal motorcycle users. A 21-year-old has been charged with reckless driving and is due to appear in the Rotorua District Court on Thursday, September 19. The individual was allegedly observed…
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Person in Custody After Firearm Sighting in Wellington
A person is in police custody following a reported firearm sighting on Webb Street, Wellington. Officers entered a building on Webb Street at 6.15pm and took the individual into custody without incident. Following the arrest, police will remain at the…
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Repeat Shoplifter Apprehended in Howick, Faces New Charges
A 45-year-old repeat shoplifter, already wanted on a warrant, will face court after being caught shoplifting in Howick. The Area Prevention Unit had been seeking the man in connection with $2,500 of previous shoplifting from a local supermarket. Acting on…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal ShopliftingHowickArrestManukau District CourtRakana CookNew Zealand PoliceProperty Crime
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Teenager Charged with Murder in Kaea Karauria Stabbing
A teenager has been charged with murder following the death of 15-year-old Kaea Karauria, who was fatally stabbed in Napier on May 11. The arrest comes after a four-month investigation. Police have not ruled out further charges. Detective Inspector Dave…
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Man Faces Charges After Fleeing Police in South Auckland
A fleeing driver incident in Papakura resulted in the arrest of a Black Power member. At approximately 11.30pm, a Subaru Legacy sped past a police patrol on Beach Road. Inspector Matt Hoyes stated the vehicle entered the motorway and ignored…
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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…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Tītahi BayBurglaryStolen TobaccoArrestPoriruaYouth CourtNew Zealand Police
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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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West Auckland Woman Faces 22 Shoplifting Charges
A woman is scheduled to appear in Waitākere District Court tomorrow, facing 22 shoplifting charges. The charges follow an alleged three-month spree targeting retailers in Westgate. According to police, the woman's activities had led her to be classified as a…
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Man Arrested After Shots Fired at Police in Palmerston North
A 20-year-old man has been arrested after two incidents in the past 48 hours involving gunshots fired towards police in Palmerston North. The shots were aimed at officers after they attempted to stop suspicious vehicles. Superintendent Dion Bennett, Central District…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial Issues Palmerston NorthfirearmarrestpoliceDion BennettGang Conflict WarrantHighburyNew Zealand Police
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Serial Spitter Arrested in North Shore Communities
A 40-year-old Belmont man has been arrested for a series of spitting incidents in North Shore communities. The arrest follows several incidents since June, which sparked discussion on social media. Acting Inspector Tim Williams stated, "We've been aware of discussion…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Serial SpitterNorth ShoreArrestCommon AssaultDevonportBayswaterNew Zealand Police
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Man Sought by Greymouth Police Located
The man sought by Greymouth Police regarding an assault on August 8th has been located and is currently speaking with Police. Police have expressed their gratitude to the media and the public for sharing their appeal.
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Man Sought by Greymouth Police Located
The man sought by Greymouth Police regarding an assault on August 8 has been located and is currently speaking with police. Police have expressed their gratitude to the media and the public for sharing their appeal.
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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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Media Monitor: Arrests Made in Search for Dezi Freeman
The Guardian is reporting that Victoria police have arrested a 42-year-old woman and a 15-year-old boy in connection with the search for Dezi Freeman, but both have been released pending further inquiries. It said the search for Freeman continues. In…
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Man with Killer Beez Links Arrested After Foot Pursuit in Ōtara
A 31-year-old man with links to the Killer Beez gang is facing multiple charges after a foot pursuit with Ōtara community police on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred after the man, who had a warrant out for his arrest, was…
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Man Arrested in Levin After Firearm Incident
A 34-year-old man was arrested in Levin following reports of a firearm being discharged. The incident occurred at approximately 3:10 pm in the vicinity of Mabel Street, Levin. According to Acting Manawatu Area Commander, Inspector Ash Gurney, officers arrived on…
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Man Arrested for Approaching Students in Christchurch
A 53-year-old man has been arrested in Christchurch following reports of a suspicious person approaching students in the Merivale and St Albans areas. Police initiated an investigation on August 4, conducting inquiries and reviewing CCTV footage to identify the individual.…
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Auckland Shoplifter Remanded in Custody Facing Dozens of Charges
A 31-year-old man is in custody facing 23 shoplifting charges across Auckland, New Zealand. The arrest follows an investigation by the Newmarket Community Policing Team, who located the man at an Onehunga address. The charges relate to alleged offences in…
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