Tag: Rakana Cook
Police warn parcel thieves on prowl
Dear postal Christmas parcel recipients: Police are warning the Counties Manukau community about the “grinch lurking on their doorsteps”.
‘Tis the season for opportunistic parcel...
Firearm, ammunition, drugs discovered during arrest
One person is in custody and a loaded 3D printed firearm is off the streets following “great work” in east Auckland on Sunday, Counties...
Police launch operation in east Auckland suburb
East Auckland will see increased police patrols in the coming weeks as a new operation aimed at cracking down on burglaries and vehicle crime...
Brave residents interrupt screwdriver-wielding teen robbers
Police are hailing the actions of brave residents who intervened when a group of teen robbers targeted an east Auckland dairy.
The aggravated robbery happened...
Man charged over stolen whiskey collection
Police say a brazen burglar won’t be sipping on the rewards of his alleged actions any time soon after being remanded in custody.
Officers arrested...
Police pursue young car thief through east Auckland
Police were quick to respond to an incident early this morning when a stolen vehicle was spotted travelling through south Auckland just after 4am.
Counties...
Teenagers busted over grocery store break-in
Two teenagers have been referred to Youth Aid following a break-in at an east Auckland grocery store this morning, July 16.
Counties Manukau East Police...
Alleged thief caught with stolen clothing worth $3500
A man who thought he had the right to take clothing from an east Auckland shopping centre is now facing charges.
Counties Manukau East Police...
Police recover stolen dog following violent car theft
Two people have been the victims of a violent carjacking in east Auckland.
Counties Manukau East Police area prevention manager, Inspector Rakana Cook, says police...
Youths caught trying to break into vehicles
Three young people have been stopped while attempting to break into vehicles in east Auckland.
The incident unfolded in Flat Bush overnight on November 2.
Counties...
Alleged thieves found with machete, axe at shopping centre
Police have recovered objects including a machete and an axe from a group of people charged over thefts at an east Auckland shopping centre.
The...
Police bust group of youths spotted breaking into cars
Police have arrested six youths who allegedly broke into vehicles in east Auckland.
Counties Manukau East Police area prevention manager, Inspector Rakana Cook, says police...
Pair flee police after stealing cash registers from dairy
Two people are facing charges after allegedly breaking into an east Auckland dairy and then fleeing police.
Counties Manukau East Police area prevention manager, Inspector...
Police execute search warrants on Killer Beez gang members
East Auckland members of the Killer Beez gang are among those targeted by police as part of an investigation into alleged unlawful behaviour during...
Pair caught in stolen vehicle in supermarket car park
Police have arrested and charged two people who were allegedly found in a stolen vehicle in east Auckland.
Counties Manukau East Police area prevention manager,...
Police issue warning to distracted, drunk drivers
Police are urging local motorists to drive safely following what they describe as a "tumultuous" period on the roads.
Four people have died in three...
Police seize vehicles after mass dirt bike ride
Police have seized multiple vehicles as part of an investigation into unruly dirt bike riders who caused traffic chaos during a recent group ride...
Letter to residents warns: ‘I’m not afraid to use armed force’
Police are making enquiries after learning of a letter which has purportedly been distributed to local homes and raises concerns about the amount of...
Men charged over burglary of Mellons Bay home
Two men have been arrested and charged over a daylight residential burglary at a house in east Auckland on Thursday afternoon.
The incident happened just...