Tag: new_lynn
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Security Guard Helps Nab Burglars in New Lynn
A security guard's quick thinking led to the arrest of two burglars in New Lynn after they targeted a commercial premise on Portage Road. Police were able to quickly apprehend the suspects.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal New Lynnburglaryarrestsecurity guardWaitematāNick SalterPortage RoadNew Zealand Police
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New Lynn House Fire Not Suspicious
Police have concluded that the fatal house fire in New Lynn on December 8 is not suspicious. A scene examination and post-mortem have been completed as inquiries continue.
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 in a house fire in New Lynn, Auckland. Police are investigating the cause of the fire, which is currently undetermined. A post-mortem examination is underway.
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 is underway in New Lynn after a man died at the scene of an incident. Police have arrested one person and are not seeking anyone else, reassuring the community it was an isolated incident.
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 male has been remanded in custody following burglaries in the New Lynn area. Police recovered stolen property and vehicles, and investigations are ongoing.
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 for driving while forbidden, faces additional charges after a search warrant revealed a loaded rifle, ammunition, methamphetamine, and cannabis at a Glen Eden address.
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 36-year-old man will appear in Waitākere District Court after police in New Lynn found him breaching bail and in possession of a loaded sawn-off shotgun, cash and methamphetamine.
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 has been arrested in Auckland, charged with 26 shoplifting and two burglary offences, allegedly responsible for $90,000 in retail crime between April and September.
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. In a separate incident in Manurewa, police found a sawn-off shotgun in a vehicle during a routine traffic stop.
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. The victim was transported to Waitākere Hospital with minor injuries.
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 after a fire at St Mary’s Church in Avondale. The blaze caused significant damage, but no injuries were reported.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal ArsonSt Mary’s ChurchAvondaleAucklandNew LynnCrimeArrestNew Zealand Police
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Two Arrested After Aggravated Robbery in New Lynn
Two young individuals, aged 14 and 16, have been apprehended following an aggravated robbery at a New Lynn convenience store. The suspects, armed with a knife, stole the till before fleeing in a stolen vehicle.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Aggravated RobberyNew LynnArrestWaitematā CIBYouth CourtStolen VehicleMegan GoldieNew Zealand Police