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A second person has been arrested and charged with murder following the death of a man in Kawerau on 26 February.
A 15-year-old male was taken into custody after Police executed a search warrant at an address in Otara, Auckland yesterday.
He is due to appear in the Manukau Youth Court today, … View moreA second person has been arrested and charged with murder following the death of a man in Kawerau on 26 February.
A 15-year-old male was taken into custody after Police executed a search warrant at an address in Otara, Auckland yesterday.
He is due to appear in the Manukau Youth Court today, 11 April.
Yesterday’s arrest comes after a 21-year-old man was arrested and charged with murder on 27 March.
The 21-year-old is due to reappear in the Tauranga District Court on 30 April.
Over the weekend, Police received multiple reports from members of the public about a male unlawfully entering properties in the central Taupō area.
This individual has since been identified and Police have spoken with him. He has been referred to Youth Aid.
We would like to extend our … View moreOver the weekend, Police received multiple reports from members of the public about a male unlawfully entering properties in the central Taupō area.
This individual has since been identified and Police have spoken with him. He has been referred to Youth Aid.
We would like to extend our appreciation to members of the community who have provided Police information, leading to the identification of the male.
We would still like to hear from any other individuals who may have witnessed a male unlawfully on their property over the weekend, especially in the Hilltop area.
If you haven’t already made a report, please contact Police on 105, either on the phone or online, referencing file number 250407/4673.
A person has been arrested and police are appealing for information to identify the remaining people involved in an aggravated robbery in Tauranga.
Around 5:20pm on Wednesday 26 March, Police responded to a dairy on Willow Street following reports that a group of people entered the store, some … View moreA person has been arrested and police are appealing for information to identify the remaining people involved in an aggravated robbery in Tauranga.
Around 5:20pm on Wednesday 26 March, Police responded to a dairy on Willow Street following reports that a group of people entered the store, some armed with weapons (not firearms), and stole vape products.
Subsequent enquiries have revealed the individuals then regrouped on The Strand a short time later.
One person has since been identified, and today Police executed a search warrant at a Tauranga residential address where that young person was taken into custody.
They are due to appear in the Tauranga Youth Court in due course.
We are committed to seeing the other people identified and held to account, as there is no place for violent offending in our community.
We need your help, and we are asking anyone with information to come forward.
If you witnessed the robbery or have any footage or information that may assist in our investigation, please contact us on 105 either online or over the phone referencing file number: 250326/3631.
Information can also be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
A man has been arrested and charged with murder following an ongoing homicide investigation in Kawerau.
A 21-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of a man in Onslow Street on 26 February.
Emergency services were called to the property at around 8.45am after a man was … View moreA man has been arrested and charged with murder following an ongoing homicide investigation in Kawerau.
A 21-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of a man in Onslow Street on 26 February.
Emergency services were called to the property at around 8.45am after a man was located deceased on the front doorstep of the address.
Police have been working hard to piece together the events surrounding the man’s death and today arrested and charged a man in Hamilton.
We are pleased to have been able to arrest someone in relation to this tragic incident.
We would also like to thank those members of the public who provided information, and would still like to hear from those yet to come forward. The man will appear in Hamilton District Court tomorrow charged with one count of murder.
Police continue to appeal for anyone who may have heard or seen anything suspicious in or around the Onslow Street area.
We are aware there were some other people in the general area specifically between 5.15am-5.50am that morning who haven’t yet come forward and we would ask them to please contact us.
If you have information that could assist the investigations team, please contact Police online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking “Update Report” or by calling 105.
Please use the reference number 250226/5646.
Information can also be provided through Crime Stoppers online at crimestoppers-nz.org or by calling 0800 555 111.
As the matter is now before the Court, Police are limited in providing further comment.
Tokoroa Police investigating an aggravated robbery of a commercial premises are appealing for information to identify the two people pictured as we believe they may be able to help with our enquiries.
At around 6.20am on Tuesday 25 February, Police were alerted to an aggravated robbery on Bridge… View moreTokoroa Police investigating an aggravated robbery of a commercial premises are appealing for information to identify the two people pictured as we believe they may be able to help with our enquiries.
At around 6.20am on Tuesday 25 February, Police were alerted to an aggravated robbery on Bridge Street where an employee was assaulted, and threatened with a weapon (not a firearm).
There were no reported injuries, however the staff member is understandably shaken by the incident.
If you are or recognise the two people pictured, or have any information that may assist Police, please contact us online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking "Update Report" or call 105.
Please use the reference number 250225/2851.
Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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