Tag: Crimestoppers
Police issue warning over gang event
A senior east Auckland police officer is warning the public about a gang event being held in the city this weekend.
Counties Manukau East Area...
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...
Boy assaulted on bus as Luxon details crime crackdown
Prime Minister and Botany MP Christopher Luxon has revealed the coalition Government’s latest ‘action plan’ which he says has a strong focus on making...
Police investigating serious assault on bus
Police investigating an assault on a bus travelling through Pakuranga on Friday, June 28, are seeking assistance from the public.
At about 9.15am the victim...
Police appeal for information on Northpark incident
Police say the young person allegedly involved in an incident in Northpark last night received medical care and is now back with his or...
Police call for information after restaurant raided
Police say they’re investigating the latest burglary of a popular east Auckland restaurant but they’ve declined to explain what actions they’re taking to prevent...
Thieves empty popular restaurant of alcohol during burglary
Callous thieves have smashed their way into an east Auckland restaurant before stealing more than $20,000 of alcohol from it.
Staff at the popular Zabr’one...
Do you recognise this man – police seek suspect in fatal...
A manhunt is under way following a fatal shooting in Auckland last night and police are appealing to the public to help locate the...
Teen offenders nabbed after footchase
Three youths are in trouble with the law after allegedly trying to break into cars in east Auckland.
Counties Manukau East Police area prevention manager,...
Taggers leave vandalised property in their wake
Police are appealing to the public for information on the identities of two people who allegedly defaced numerous commercial and residential areas in east...
Police seek motorcyclist almost struck by Mercedes-Benz
Police are appealing to the public for information following a serious crash in east Auckland.
Detective sergeant Wayne Gear says the incident happened on Gracechurch...
Woman charged over vandalism of MPs’ offices
A woman is facing charges over vandalism at the local electorate offices of Members of Parliament including that of Botany MP and Prime Minister...
Police investigating attempted ram-raid
An east Auckland vape store has been the latest target for ram-raiding criminals keen to help themselves to other people’s property.
Police are investigating the...
Attempted vehicle theft leaves victim injured
Police are investigating an incident that saw an east Auckland resident assaulted while trying to stop his vehicle from being stolen.
A police spokesperson says...
Suspects referred to Youth Aid after bakery, vape store, targeted
An east Auckland bakery and vape store are the latest targets of thieves who appear to believe they have the right to help themselves...
Witnesses to crash involving bus and motorcycle sought
Counties Manukau Police are appealing for witnesses to a crash in Highland Park last weekend.
Police responded to reports of a two-vehicle crash, involving a...
Women facing charges over fake banknotes
Two women have been arrested and charged over a string of incidents that began when the driver of a stolen vehicle allegedly drove off...
Person injured in attack by armed group
Police are investigating a violent incident at an east Auckland property that left a person injured.
A police spokesperson says the victim was assaulted by...
‘Imagine waking up every day and not knowing’
June 2024 will mark the 20th anniversary of the disappearance of east Auckland man Jim Donnelly.
The Times is looking back, through a series of stories,...
Eagle helicopter assists in search for thieves
The police’s Eagle helicopter was seen above east Auckland in the early hours of this morning as part of a search for two suspected...
Armed robbers storm east Auckland gaming lounge
A police investigation is under way following an aggravated robbery in Highland Park overnight.
A police spokesperson says that at about 1.37am this morning, September...
Investigation into aggravated burglary
Police want to hear from anyone with information on an alleged aggravated burglary carried out in east Auckland.
A police spokesperson says enquiries are under...
Police bust large-scale cannabis operation
Police have recovered hundreds of cannabis plants during raids on several east Auckland properties.
Sergeant Brett Meale of Howick Police says officers found a large...
Kainga Ora ‘extremely disappointed’ over suspicious blaze
A fire that broke out at a large public housing development under construction in east Auckland will delay the completion of much-needed homes for...
Fire at public housing development treated as suspicious
Police say a blaze that caused extensive damage to a large public housing development under construction in east Auckland is being treated as suspicious.
Fire...
Thieves target vape store
Police are investigating after thieves allegedly targeted an east Auckland vape store.
A police spokesperson says officers responded to a call about a burglary at...
Pair charged over alleged mail thefts
Police have charged two people after receiving reports of mail allegedly being stolen from homes in parts of east Auckland.
Sergeant Brett Meale of Howick...
Burglary victims left ‘devastated’ after thief swipes medals, jewellery
A wedding ring and military medals are among the precious items stolen from an east Auckland house during a brazen daylight burglary.
Police are investigating...
Warning over text message scams
People are urged to beware of two scams circulating in the community that have cost victims their life savings.
The first involves a text message...
Police make arrests following mass dirt bike ride
Police have made numerous arrests and impounded vehicles as a result of an operation targeting illegal dirt bike activity in Auckland during the King's...
Police aim to disrupt dirt bike riders over King’s Birthday weekend
Police are vowing to crack down on dirt bike riders who flout the law and disrupt traffic over the King’s Birthday holiday long weekend.
Counties...
Offenders break into four businesses
Police are investigating burglaries carried out at a block of shops in east Auckland.
A police spokesperson says multiple shops in Farm Cove were broken...
Drive-by shooting, armed robbery, both unsolved
Two serious crimes committed using firearms in east Auckland last year have so far gone unsolved.
The first incident saw a house in Flat Bush...
Trio hospitalised after brawl
Three people received medical treatment after being injured during a brawl in east Auckland.
Detective sergeant Rob Hunkin says police are making enquiries into a...
Armed group robs petrol station
Police are investigating after a group of armed offenders robbed an east Auckland petrol station.
A police spokesperson says the GAS station on Pakuranga Road,...
Police investigating sexual assault in east Auckland
Police are speaking to a person in relation to an alleged sexual assault in east Auckland.
A police spokesperson says the incident happened at about...
People who helped during supermarket incident acknowledged
East Auckland's top police officer is acknowledging members of the public who intervened during a recent disorder incident at a local supermarket.
Counties Manukau East...
Youth charged with murder
Police have arrested and charged a 17-year-old youth with murder following a fatal stabbing in east Auckland.
Detective Inspector Tofilau Fa'amanuia Va'aelua of Counties Manukau...
Call for video of fatal stabbing
Police are calling for anyone who has video footage of a violent incident in east Auckland that left a person dead to come forward.
Detective...
Police investigate fatal stabbing
A person has died and three others were injured during a violent incident in east Auckland.
Detective Inspector Tofilau Fa'amanuia Va'aelua of Counties Manukau Police's...
Hit-and-run still unsolved
No arrests have been made or charges laid over a hit-and-run incident in east Auckland four months ago.
Police say the man who was struck...
Thieves carrying weapons rob Botany jewellery store
Police are investigating after a group of people carrying weapons allegedly entered an east Auckland jewellery and stole a number of items before fleeing.
A...
Thieves break into five Howick businesses
Local community leaders have been quick to condemn the actions of a group of people who allegedly broke into five east Auckland businesses.
A police...
Offenders rob jewellery store
An investigation is under way after a group of offenders carried out an aggravated robbery at an east Auckland jewellery store.
A police spokesperson says...
Community in fear after shots fired at house
Local community leaders are calling for action after another house in east Auckland was targeted in a shooting.
Police responded after receiving reports of gunshots...
Jewellery store targeted for third time in seven months
Police are appealing to the public for information after two men allegedly ransacked a store at an east Auckland shopping centre.
Video posted to social...
Ram-raids continue as fuel station targeted
Police are investigating after a vehicle was used in a ram-raid burglary of an east Auckland fuel station.
A police spokesperson says the vehicle was...
Armed police arrest gang affiliates
Police arrested a dozen people they say are associates of the Tribesmen gang after receiving a report of suspicious behaviour at an east Auckland...
Jewellery store targeted in ram-raid
Security guards present at the scene of a ram-raid burglary at an east Auckland business unsuccessfully tried to apprehend the culprits.
Police are investigating after...
Ram-raid victim “violated” over store break-in
Joss Granger sat in her car and cried when she arrived at her east Auckland business and saw the damage it had sustained at...
Person charged over ram raids
Police have arrested and charged a person in relation to several ram raid incidents in east and south Auckland.
Detective inspector Karen Bright, of Counties...
Thieves ram-raid jewellery store
Another east Auckland business has been targeted by thieves, this time in a ram raid burglary.
Police are investigating the break-in which happened just before...
Can you help solve these crimes?
The victims of two recent violent incidents in east Auckland have received no resolution as police are yet to identify the offender in each...
Police investigating after blood found
Police are working to identify and locate a person injured at an east Auckland address but who left before officers arrived at the scene.
A...
Thieves target businesses
Valuable watches are among the items targeted by thieves who broke into and ransacked three east Auckland businesses.
The break-ins are believed to have been...
Ambulance station burglary unsolved
Police are making a fresh appeal to the public for information in an effort to identify who broke into an east Auckland ambulance station...
Man assaulted at beach
A man was left with numerous injuries after being subjected to a violent "ambush" attack at an east Auckland beach.
A police spokesperson says the...
Teen shaken after vehicle attacked
Police are investigating after a teenager was followed and had his vehicle damaged by two men in an unprovoked attack.
The 18-year-old's mother, who wants...
Thieves ram raid superette
Police are working to identify the people who used a vehicle to break into an east Auckland superette before helping themselves to various items...
Call to cops results in drug find
Police allegedly found illegal drugs at an east Auckland property after receiving a call about suspicious activity.
Officers responding to the call late on Sunday...
Police search for pair after store owner struck
Police are appealing to the public for information after an east Auckland store owner was allegedly struck during a confrontation with two people who...
Masked suspect targets eatery
Police are investigating after a person caused damage to a popular east Auckland eatery.
The Apothecary Licensed Eatery posted on its Facebook page on November...
Thieves ransack ambulance station
Police are working to identify the callous criminals responsible for a burglary at an east Auckland ambulance station.
St John East Auckland territory manager Mark...
Burglary suspects on the loose
Police are working to track down the people who carried out a burglary at an east Auckland residential property while its occupants were at...
Theft victim urges vigilance
An east Auckland woman is urging the public to be vigilant after a thief grabbed items from her car before fleeing in a suspected...
Body found in burning car
Police are working to establish the identity of a person found dead inside a burning vehicle in east Auckland.
Emergency services were called to Barry...
Police impound dirt bikes
Counties Manukau Police have impounded multiple motorcycles after they were recently ridden in an unsafe manner at different locations in east and south Auckland.
Police...
Pair arrested over jewellery store robbery
Two people have been arrested and charged in relation to the alleged armed robbery of an east Auckland store.
Counties Manukau Police say two offenders...
Shotgun used in store robbery
Police are working to identify the people who robbed an east Auckland store at gunpoint.
Counties Manukau Police detective senior sergeant Veronica McPherson says an...
Officer policing his own community
Sergeant Scott Baker is in no doubt he has big shoes to fill.
Baker recently took over from sergeant Brett Meale as the community services...
Police: Bourne charged with murder
A 45-year-old man who was located by police yesterday in connection with a homicide in Wellsford has now been charged with murder.
He is expected...
Homicide inquiry after body found
A forensic examination is under way at the east Auckland home of a woman found dead the day after she was reported missing to...
Police seeking to identify pair after Britomart train incident
Auckland City Police are seeking the public’s help to identify these two people following an incident where a woman spat at Auckland Transport workers.
The...
Police appeal for information in Flat Bush assault
An assault in Flat Bush recently has police appealing for the public’s help to identify the suspects.
The incident took place on Cooladawson Drive just...
Attempted rape, attack in Highland Park
Police are hunting for a man who attacked a young woman and allegedly attempted to rape her in the early hours of Friday in...
Local jeweller robbed at knife-point
Police are investigating an aggravated robbery of a local jewellery store.
The jewellery store on Whitford Road in Sommerville was robbed at knife-point Tuesday July...
Robbers target east Auckland petrol stations
Counties Manukau Police are investigating two robberies that took place on Sunday night.
The first occurred on Pakuranga Road – believed to be the Z...
Police release footage of East Tamaki assault
Police have released footage of a serious assault that occurred in the carpark of a service station in Counties Manukau last weekend in an...
‘We live in fear’
Dairy owner Don Kumar lives in fear. He is not alone. The prospect of an aggravated robbery is the number one concern for dairy...
