Tag: crime_stoppers
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Police Investigate Damage to Westport Commercial Property
Police are seeking information regarding damage to a commercial property on Palmerston Street, Westport, which occurred on Saturday around 11pm. They are trying to identify a person pictured, believing the individual may assist with their inquiries. Authorities are appealing to…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues WestportPalmerston StreetNew Zealand PoliceCrime StoppersProperty DamageInvestigationCommercial Property
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Police Seek Louis Pukeroa on Arrest Warrant
Police are seeking Louis Pukeroa, who has an active warrant for his arrest. Pukeroa is believed to be actively evading police and should not be approached. Anyone who has seen him should contact Police via 111, quoting file number 250701/1234.…
Law EnforcementLegal Louis PukeroaNew Zealand PoliceArrest WarrantCrime StoppersPolice Media CentreEvading Police
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Police Search for Missing Teenager Tamiya Last Seen in Torbay
Police are seeking public assistance to locate 15-year-old Tamiya, who was last seen in Torbay, North Shore, around 1pm on July 7. Waitematā Police and Tamiya's family are concerned for her safety. Tamiya is described as having a thin build…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesMedia Missing PersonTamiyaWaitematā PoliceTorbayNorth ShoreCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Public Help to Find Michael Tautari
Police are seeking public assistance to locate 27-year-old Michael Tautari, who is wanted on a Warrant to Arrest for breaching release conditions. Authorities believe someone may have information regarding his whereabouts. Tautari is known to frequent the Auckland and Waikato…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceMichael TautariWarrant to ArrestAucklandWaikatoCrime StoppersBreach of Release Conditions
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NZ Police Seek Public Help to Identify Man in Point Chevalier Incident
New Zealand Police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying a man who may be able to help with inquiries into an incident in Point Chevalier on Thursday, June 5th. The incident occurred around 3:25 p.m. at a bus…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues New Zealand PolicePoint ChevalierGreat North RoadCrime StoppersNZ Police appHolly McKayPersonal Identification
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Man Sought After Altercation Near Burger King in Manukau
Police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying a man who may be able to assist with an enquiry into an altercation near the Burger King in Manukau on the morning of June 20. Counties Manukau Police are seeking…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Counties Manukau PoliceManukauBurger KingaltercationCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
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Newborn Baby's Remains Found in Freeman’s Bay, Auckland: Homicide Investigation Launched
Police are investigating the discovery of a newborn baby's remains in a wheelie bin in Freeman’s Bay. The remains were found overnight, prompting an immediate investigation. Detective Inspector Scott Beard of Auckland City CIB confirmed, "Sadly, I can confirm the…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Freeman’s BayAucklandhomicidepolice investigationOperation YarrowCrime Stoppershuman remainsNew Zealand Police
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Police Investigate Sexual Assault in Tokoroa, New Zealand
Tokoroa Police are appealing to the public for information regarding an alleged sexual assault that occurred on Friday, June 27th. At approximately 11:20 pm, police responded to a call on Dumfries Road, where a woman walking her dog was reportedly…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Tokoroasexual assaultDumfries RoadNeale SaundersCrime StoppersNew Zealand Policeinvestigation
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Police Continue Search for Solomon Apihai
Auckland City Police are still searching for 41-year-old Solomon Kapua Apihai, who has a warrant for his arrest and is evading authorities. Apihai is wanted for wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Rebecca Kirk…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Solomon ApihaiAuckland City PoliceMt RoskillAuckland CBDCrime StoppersArrest WarrantWoundingNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Public Help to Find Jade Hamlyn Beazley
Police are seeking public assistance to locate 40-year-old Jade Hamlyn Beazley, who is wanted on a warrant for arrest. Beazley is wanted in connection to several offences, and authorities believe someone may have information leading to his whereabouts. Beazley is…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceJade Hamlyn BeazleyMount WellingtonWarrant to arrestCrime StoppersOffencesArrest
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No Significant Issues at Hawke's Bay Gang Funeral, Say Police
Police reported no significant issues following a gang-related funeral in Hawke’s Bay. An operation monitored the behaviour of those involved on Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday. According to Acting Superintendent Lincoln Sycamore, Eastern District Commander, one person was arrested on Tuesday…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Hawke’s Baygang-related funeralLincoln SycamoreEastern District Commanderarrestgang insigniaCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Solomon Kapua Apihai on Wounding Charge
Auckland City Police are seeking public assistance to locate 41-year-old Solomon Kapua Apihai, who is wanted on a warrant for allegedly wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Police indicate that Apihai, a resident of Wesley, is actively evading…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Solomon Kapua ApihaiAuckland City PoliceWesleyWarrantCrime StoppersWoundingNew Zealand Police
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Rotorua Police Seek Information on Motorcyclist in Fatal Collision
Rotorua Police are renewing their appeal for information to identify the motorcyclist involved in a fatal collision on Edmund Road on June 15, which resulted in the death of 24-year-old Paige Johnson from Rotorua. Detective Senior Sergeant Mark van Kempen…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation RotoruaNew Zealand Policefatal collisionmotorcyclePaige JohnsonCrime StoppersKawasaki Ninja
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Police Seek Information After Assault in Newtown
Wellington Police are appealing for public assistance following an assault on a woman in Newtown this morning. The incident occurred around 7:30am on Colombo Street. According to Detective Inspector Haley Ryan, the woman was approached from behind by a man…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues NewtownWellingtonAssaultColombo StreetCrime StoppersViolent CrimeNew Zealand Police
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Police Investigate Assault on Rangituhi/Colonial Knob Walking Track
Wellington Police are investigating an assault that occurred in Porirua on Wednesday, June 18th. The incident took place around 3:30 pm on the Rangituhi/Colonial Knob walking track. According to Detective Sergeant Ben Evans, the assault on the female victim is…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues AssaultPoriruaWellingtonRangituhi/Colonial KnobCrime StoppersNew Zealand PolicePatrols
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Police Seek Information After Hit-and-Run in Mangakakahi
Rotorua Police are seeking public assistance following a hit-and-run incident in Mangakakahi that critically injured a pedestrian. The incident occurred on Edmund Road around 2:15 p.m. when a motorbike struck a pedestrian and then fled towards Clayton Road. The injured…
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial Issues Rotoruahit-and-runMangakakahiEdmund RoadClayton RoadCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
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Ten Arrested on Drug Charges in Southland and Otago
Ten individuals have been arrested and face over 70 drug-related charges after a series of search warrants were executed in Southland and Otago. The operation, named Strata, targeted drug dealers with gang connections, according to Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Baird.…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesHealthLegal Operation StrataSouthlandOtagoDrug ChargesArrestsCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
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Tokoroa Homicide: Victim Identified as Rapana Tahana-Heretini
Police have identified the man who died from serious injuries sustained in Tokoroa last week as 30-year-old Rapana (Raaps) Tukuru Tahana-Heretini, of Tokoroa. Authorities are seeking information from witnesses, including CCTV footage from Abercorn Place around 4:15 a.m. on Tuesday,…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues TokoroahomicideNew Zealand PoliceCrime StoppersRapana Tukuru Tahana-HeretiniAbercorn PlaceCCTV footage
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Wellington Police Warn of Card Skimming Surge
Wellington Police are alerting the public to a surge in card skimming incidents, which have cost victims thousands of dollars. Acting Inspector Tim McIntosh, Wellington District Operations Manager, reports about 12 cases in the last week, with individual losses exceeding…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Wellingtoncard skimmingATMfraudCrime StoppersPINNZ Police
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Man Charged Following Indecent Exposure Near Green Bay High School
A 19-year-old man has been charged for allegedly indecently exposing himself to a woman on Stottholm Road near Green Bay High School on May 27. The incident occurred in the afternoon. The man was arrested today after a search warrant…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal indecent exposurearrestStottholm RoadGreen Bay High SchoolWaitakere District CourtTitirangiCrime StoppersNZ Police
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Police Seek Public Help After Violent Assault in Papatoetoe
Police have released CCTV footage and are appealing to the public for help in identifying a man involved in a violent assault in Papatoetoe on May 9. The incident occurred on Sutton Crescent around midnight, where an argument escalated between…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues PapatoetoeassaultCCTV footageMiddlemore HospitalCrime StoppersSutton CrescentKolmar RoadNZ Police
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Arson Investigation Underway in Waikaia Following House Fire
Police are investigating a suspicious house fire that occurred in Waikaia on Elswick Street shortly after midnight on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. The fire caused extensive damage to the house and two vehicles on the property. Fortunately, no injuries were…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal ArsonWaikaiaHouse FirePolice investigationElswick StreetDetective Sergeant Brian McKinneyCrime StoppersNZ Police
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Hamilton Police Seek Witnesses After Woman Dies in Traffic Incident
Police are appealing for witnesses following the death of a 30-year-old woman in Hamilton City. The woman died on Thursday 15 May after a vehicle struck a traffic light pole on the corner of Ohaupo Road and Kahikatea Drive, where…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal HamiltonNew Zealand PoliceOhaupo RoadKahikatea DriveCrime StoppersTraffic IncidentHomicideNZ Police
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Napier Police Seek Information in Homicide Case
Police have launched a dedicated phone line, 0800 852 525, for information regarding the death of 15-year-old Kaea Karauria, who was found critically injured in Napier early Sunday morning and died at the scene. Detective Inspector Martin James, District Manager…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues NapierhomicideKaea KarauriaCrime StoppersMartin JamesNew Zealand PoliceCriminal InvestigationsNZ Police
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Arrests and Vehicle Impounds Follow Gisborne Tangi
Gisborne Police have made arrests and impounded vehicles following a gang tangi attended by up to 400 gang members and associates. The operation involved local Police supported by staff from neighboring districts, including the Police Eagle helicopter. Tairāwhiti Area Commander…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Gisbornetangigangarrestsvehicle impoundDanny KirkCrime StoppersNZ Police
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Homicide Investigation Launched in Parakao After Man Found Dead
Police in Northland have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a 55-year-old man in Parakao on May 9. Ambulance staff discovered the man's body at a rural property off Mangakahia Road (State Highway 15) just before 4pm. A…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasia HomicideParakaoNorthlandMitsubishi L200Mangakahia RoadOtaika Valley RoadCrime StoppersNZ Police
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Napier Homicide Investigation Launched After Teenager Dies
A homicide investigation is underway in Napier after a teenager died following a disorder event. Police were called to Alexander Avenue in Onekawa around 3.10am today. Detective Inspector Martin James reported that a teenage boy was found critically injured and…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues HomicideNapierOnekawaAlexander AvenueCrime StoppersNew Zealand PoliceViolent Crime
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Police Seek Information After Aggravated Robbery in Marton
Police are appealing for public assistance following an aggravated robbery in Marton. On Saturday, May 10, at approximately 10 p.m., an individual entered a commercial property on Broadway and allegedly threatened an employee with a weapon before stealing cash. The…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Aggravated RobberyMartonManawatuBroadwayCrime StoppersNew Zealand PoliceRobberyNZ Police
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Arson Suspected in Pakuranga McDonald's Fire
Police are investigating a fire at a McDonald's restaurant in Pakuranga, after emergency services were called to the scene on Pakuranga Road just before 3pm on May 5th. The restaurant sustained significant fire damage. Detective Senior Sergeant Michele Gillespie, of…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues PakurangaMcDonaldsfirearsonCounties Manukau CIBCrime StoppersNZ Police
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Police Investigate Shooting in Hastings
Hawke's Bay Police are investigating a shooting at a house on Cobham Place in Hastings, reported around 3am today. Witnesses reported seeing two people leaving the scene on a quad bike around the same time. Police believe the incident is…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Hawke's BayHastingsShootingCobham PlaceQuad BikeCrime StoppersPolice investigation