Tag: burglary
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Two Arrested, Stolen Property Recovered After Te Kaha Search Warrants
Eastern Bay of Plenty Police arrested two men and recovered a large haul of suspected stolen goods, including a television and washing machine, after search warrants in Te Kaha.
Law EnforcementLegal Te KahaEastern Bay of Plenty Policeburglarysearch warrantsŌpōtiki District CourtNew Zealand Policestolen property
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Six Arrested, $15,000 Seized in Taranaki Drug Operation
A three-month Taranaki police operation into illegal drug supply has led to six arrests, around $15,000 seized, and drugs, firearms and stolen goods taken off the street.
Law EnforcementLegal New Zealand PoliceTaranakiNew Plymouthdrug operationarrestsfirearms seizureburglary
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Auckland Childcare Burglary Suspect Arrested After Stolen Device Leads Police to Ōtāhuhu Home
A 22-year-old man faces six burglary charges after break-ins at south Auckland childcare centres and kindergartens in September and October, with forensic evidence and a stolen device leading to his arrest.
Law EnforcementLegal New Zealand PoliceBurglarySouth AucklandPapatoetoeŌtāhuhuManukau District CourtChildcare centres
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Man Charged Over Grafton Substation Copper Burglary
Auckland City CIB has charged a 42-year-old man over a September burglary at a Grafton substation, where copper casings were allegedly targeted and tens of thousands of dollars in damage caused.
Law EnforcementLegal New Zealand PoliceGraftonAuckland City CIBburglarycopper theftAuckland District CourtManurewa
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Eagle Helicopter Helps Catch Burglar at Drury Construction Site
A member of the public reported suspicious activity at a Fielding Road construction site, leading to an Eagle helicopter callout and the arrest of a 30-year-old man charged with burglary.
Law EnforcementLegal New Zealand PoliceDruryPapakura District CourtburglaryEagle helicopterCounties Manukau SouthFielding Road
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Alleged Bakery Burglar Caught in the Act in Northcote
A 55-year-old man was arrested after a Northcote bakery owner spotted an alleged burglar on CCTV and police arrived within minutes to find him stripping steel off food racks.
Law EnforcementLegal New Zealand PoliceNorthcoteWaitematāburglaryNorth Shore District CourtarrestPearn Crescent
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Police Thwart Copper Theft Attempt in Onehunga
New Zealand Police arrested two men in Onehunga, Auckland, for allegedly attempting to steal copper piping from an abandoned house. A witness tip led to the swift apprehension, with one man charged with burglary and further charges expected.
Law EnforcementAustralasiaLegalSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceOnehungaAucklandBurglaryCopper TheftArrestCrime
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Waitematā West Police Arrest Man, Recover Over $7000 in Stolen Tools
Waitematā West Police arrested a 29-year-old man and recovered over $7000 in stolen tools after a search warrant. The arrest follows investigations into burglaries in Whenuapai, Kumeū, and Westgate, with the man facing multiple charges.
Law EnforcementBusinessLegalSocial IssuesEconomy Waitematā West PoliceMasseyBurglaryStolen ToolsWhenuapaiKumeūWestgateNew Zealand Police
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East Auckland Burglary Spree Leads to Charges for Two Men
Two men face seven burglary charges after East Auckland eateries were targeted. New Zealand Police arrested the pair following an investigation into multiple incidents, recovering thousands in stolen property and reassuring affected businesses.
Law EnforcementBusinessLegalSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceEast AucklandBurglaryHowickPapakuraManukau District CourtCrime
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Wanted Man Arrested in Māngere After Haircut Disguise Fails
A 30-year-old wanted man was arrested in Māngere after a new haircut failed to disguise him from police. He faces charges including assaulting an officer and will appear in Manukau District Court.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceMāngereArrestWilful DamageBurglaryAssaultManukau District Court
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Mangawhai Burglary: Occupants Disarm Armed Intruder
Police are investigating a burglary in Mangawhai where occupants disarmed a 26-year-old male intruder armed with a piece of wood. The male is hospitalized, and police confirm no further suspects are sought.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues Mangawhaiburglaryhome invasionNew Zealand Policeweaponconfrontationinvestigation
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Man Arrested After Vehicle Theft, Crash, and Foot Chase in Ōrewa
A 36-year-old man was arrested in Ōrewa after allegedly stealing a vehicle, crashing it, and attempting to evade police on foot. The incident involved a police helicopter and led to charges including burglary and driving while disqualified.
Law EnforcementLegalTransportation ŌrewaVehicle TheftPolice ChaseBurglaryWaitematā NorthNew Zealand PoliceCrime
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Southland Police Seek Public Help to Locate Lawrence Bennett
Southland Police are seeking Lawrence Bennett, 50, of Invercargill, for a bail breach related to burglary and other charges. The public is warned not to approach him and to call 111 or 105 with information.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues Lawrence BennettSouthland PoliceInvercargillBail BreachBurglaryWanted PersonPublic SafetyNew Zealand Police
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Hawke's Bay Sees Spike in High-Value Asset Thefts, Police Warn of Public Safety Risks
Hawke's Bay police report a rise in high-value rural and contractor asset thefts, including critical railway crossing bells. Senior Constable Pehi Potaka urges public vigilance and improved security, linking the crimes to meth addiction and significant public safety risks.
Law EnforcementBusinessHealthSocial IssuesEconomyLegalEducation Hawke's BayNew Zealand PoliceBurglaryRural CrimeContractor AssetsPehi PotakaPublic Safety
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Fingerprints Lead Police to Auckland Supermarket Burglary Suspects
A couple has been arrested in Auckland for a string of supermarket burglaries and an aggravated assault, with police using forensic evidence to identify and apprehend them after a series of incidents.
Law EnforcementBusinessHealthLegalSocial IssuesEmployment and Labor New Zealand PoliceAucklandSupermarketBurglaryShopliftingAggravated AssaultArrest
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Police Catch Burglar with Drugs, Dismiss "Soccer" Excuse in Wiri
New Zealand Police arrested a 39-year-old man in Wiri after he was caught inside a construction site. His "soccer" excuse was dismissed when officers found stolen lights, methamphetamine, and cannabis in his vehicle. He faces multiple charges.
Law EnforcementLegalBusinessSocial IssuesAustralasia WiriBurglaryNew Zealand PoliceMethamphetamineCannabisManukau District CourtCrime
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Man Charged After Supermarket Vandalism in Papakura
A 38-year-old man faces charges including wilful damage and burglary after allegedly using a metal pole to smash a Papakura supermarket's windows. Police apprehended him following a pursuit, linking him to further damage.
Law EnforcementLegal Papakurasupermarketwilful damageburglaryNew Zealand PoliceGreat South RoadManukau District Court
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Auckland Police Apprehend Burglary Suspect, Recover Stolen Tools
Auckland City Police quickly identified and apprehended a suspect, recovering over $8000 worth of stolen tools and two bicycles after a Parnell construction site burglary.
Law EnforcementBusinessLegalSocial Issues AucklandParnellBurglaryStolen ToolsNew Zealand PoliceTactical Crime UnitArrest
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Woman's Alertness Leads to Arrest in Te Atatū South Car Theft
An attentive woman helped police recover her brother's stolen car and led to the arrest of a 35-year-old woman charged with burglary and unlawfully taking a motor vehicle in Te Atatū South.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial IssuesTransportation Te Atatū SouthCar TheftBurglaryNew Zealand PoliceArrestWaitematā WestCrime
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Two Teenagers Arrested After Cambridge Break-in and Vehicle Crash
Two 15-year-old boys were arrested after a Cambridge commercial break-in. Police responded to an alarm, leading to a vehicle fleeing and crashing. The teenagers face charges including burglary and unlawfully taking a motor vehicle.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial IssuesTransportation CambridgeBurglaryArrestNew Zealand PoliceWaikato WestYouth CrimeVehicle Crash
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Two Women Arrested, Stolen Property Recovered in West Auckland Burglary
Two women face court after allegedly ransacking a Te Atatū home, stealing over $60,000 in goods. A vigilant neighbor's report and quick police action led to arrests and significant property recovery.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial IssuesAustralasia BurglaryTe AtatūWest AucklandNew Zealand PoliceArrestsProperty RecoveryWaitematā West Tactical Crime Unit
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Five Arrested in South Auckland After Fleeing Driver Incidents Linked to Robbery and Burglary
New Zealand Police arrested five individuals in South Auckland following two fleeing driver incidents. The arrests are linked to an aggravated robbery in Forrest Hill and a burglary at a Takanini tech repair shop.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceAucklandAggravated RobberyBurglaryFleeing DriverManukau District CourtYouth Aid
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Three Young People Apprehended in Te Kūiti Aggravated Robbery Case
New Zealand Police have apprehended three young people, aged 13-15, in connection with an aggravated robbery at a Te Kūiti mini mart and other King Country offenses. Youth proceedings have begun, with charges including aggravated robbery, burglary, and theft.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Te KūitiAggravated RobberyNew Zealand PoliceKing CountryYouth CrimeBurglaryTheft
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Auckland Police Camera Operators Lead to Three Overnight Arrests
Auckland Police camera operators were instrumental in two overnight incidents, leading to the arrest of three individuals. Charges include burglary, drug possession, and receiving stolen property, highlighting effective surveillance in combating crime.
Law EnforcementBusinessHealthLegalSocial IssuesTransportation New Zealand PoliceAucklandCamera OperatorsBurglaryDrug PossessionStolen VehicleArrests
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Police Arrest Three Following Glen Eden Construction Site Burglary
Three alleged burglars were arrested in Sunnyvale after a construction site break-in in Glen Eden. Police, aided by a witness and aerial surveillance, recovered stolen tools and other items, with the trio now facing charges in Waitākere District Court.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues BurglaryNew Zealand PoliceGlen EdenSunnyvaleArrestConstructionWaitākere District Court
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Three Arrested After Lower Hutt Home Invasion and Car Theft
New Zealand Police arrested three individuals in Moera after a Lower Hutt home was ransacked and a car stolen. The suspects face charges of kidnapping and aggravated robbery, with stolen items recovered and the vehicle seized.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues Lower HuttNew Zealand PoliceBurglaryCar TheftArrestKidnappingCrime
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Public Tip-Off Leads to Arrests in Puni Burglaries
A public tip-off about suspicious activity in Puni led New Zealand Police to apprehend two men involved in burglaries. Detailed descriptions and the Eagle helicopter assisted officers in locating and arresting the suspects, who now face multiple charges.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial IssuesAustralasia PuniNew Zealand PoliceBurglaryArrestsEagle helicopterCommunity SafetyPukekohe District Court
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Coppers conduct swift arrest following alleged $200k copper theft
Canterbury Police recovered $200,000 in stolen copper cable and arrested a 53-year-old man after a dramatic escape attempt in Lincoln. The suspect faces charges including burglary and dangerous driving, with police seeking public assistance on copper crimes.
Law EnforcementLegalBusinessEconomyAustralasiaTransportationSocial Issues Copper TheftNew Zealand PoliceCanterbury RuralLincolnArrestBurglaryDangerous Driving
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Man Arrested Following Fuel Theft in Puketapu
A 52-year-old man faces charges including burglary after police arrested him for allegedly stealing 200 liters of fuel from a Puketapu orchard. Swift action by the victim and community led to his apprehension and recovery of some stolen fuel.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial IssuesAgriculture PuketapuHawke’s Bayfuel theftarrestburglaryNapier District CourtNew Zealand Police
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Māngere Burglar Arrested After Confrontation and Police Pursuit
A 22-year-old man faces multiple charges after an alleged Māngere residential burglary. Police, aided by the Eagle helicopter, pursued and arrested the suspect following a confrontation with an occupant. He appears in court today.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial IssuesAustralasia BurglaryMāngereNew Zealand PoliceArrestManukau District CourtCrimePolice Pursuit