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Manawatu, Taranaki, Whanganui-Ruapehu Police
49 days ago

A note about community mail theft

The Team from Manawatu, Taranaki, Whanganui-Ruapehu Police

Please follow our top tips to reduce the risk of mail theft:
✉️ Clear your letterbox in a timely manner
✉️ Put a hold on your mail delivery if you’re going away
✉️ Provide clear delivery instructions for couriers to leave a package safely hidden or secured within your property
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Please follow our top tips to reduce the risk of mail theft:
✉️ Clear your letterbox in a timely manner
✉️ Put a hold on your mail delivery if you’re going away
✉️ Provide clear delivery instructions for couriers to leave a package safely hidden or secured within your property
✉️ Install security cameras and/or security camera messaging near your letterbox or front of property
✉️ Where practical, consider click and collect over delivery
✉️ Send parcels to a work address or ensuring you're home when they arrive
✉️ Contact Police (111 for immediate issues or 105 if it is after the fact) if you see people loitering around vehicles or looking into car windows
✉️ Engage in neighbourhood groups so more people can keep an eye out for suspicious activity

These tips are being shared after a 44-year-old woman will appear in Pukekohe District Court on 28 March charged with theft.
An alleged mail thief in the Pukekohe area has hand-delivered herself into Police, following assistance from the community.
Counties Manukau South Senior Sergeant MJ Riddle says Police were aware of locals discussing a mail theft on social media. A report was made to Police at the time in January and had included enough detail including CCTV footage and a vehicle of interest. Following Police enquiries, the woman has brought herself into the Pukekohe Police Station a few days later

“This is a great result for the community and a timely reminder to the public to continue reporting any thefts from letterboxes.”
Senior Sergeant Riddle says
“Our community should be able to receive parcels and mail without concern of interference but unfortunately there are people in our communities who take advantage of opportunities to commit thefts from mail boxes and front porches."

“We encourage anyone who has been the victim of dishonesty offending to report it as soon as possible,” she says."

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905 days ago

Have you seen Andrew Adams?

The Team from Manawatu, Taranaki, Whanganui-Ruapehu Police

Whanganui Police are appealing for sightings of missing 34-year-old man Andrew Adams.

He was last seen at a local address this morning wearing a camouflage hooded sweatshirt, grey trackpants, black shoes and a black cap.

He may have since travelled to Marton.

Police have concerns for Andrew’s… View more
Whanganui Police are appealing for sightings of missing 34-year-old man Andrew Adams.

He was last seen at a local address this morning wearing a camouflage hooded sweatshirt, grey trackpants, black shoes and a black cap.

He may have since travelled to Marton.

Police have concerns for Andrew’s welfare and urge anyone with information on his whereabouts to call Police immediately on 111, and reference job number P048478980.

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1196 days ago

Good news!

The Team from Manawatu, Taranaki, Whanganui-Ruapehu Police

We're pleased to report that New Plymouth Police last night apprehended three youths in relation to recent car thefts in the city.

This was a direct result of calls from members of the public, so a big thank you to our New Plymouth community for getting in touch.

1477 days ago

Look our for others

The Team from Manawatu, Taranaki, Whanganui-Ruapehu Police

We know some of you are facing threatening and potentially harmful times at home right now. Police will be there for you if you call us.

If you are in immediate danger and can’t call 111, leave your house and get out of harm’s way. Get to a safe distance and then ask a neighbour over a fence, … View more
We know some of you are facing threatening and potentially harmful times at home right now. Police will be there for you if you call us.

If you are in immediate danger and can’t call 111, leave your house and get out of harm’s way. Get to a safe distance and then ask a neighbour over a fence, or a passer-by, to call 111 for you. Your safety comes first.

It’s everybody’s responsibility to speak out and keep each other safe right now. If you think something is not ok with a friend, neighbour, or colleague, it’s okay to call Police on their behalf. The person you’re worried about may not be able to speak up for themselves. You could be saving a life.

For more information or support: www.police.govt.nz...

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1477 days ago

Appreciation post

The Team from Manawatu, Taranaki, Whanganui-Ruapehu Police

Thank you to all our essential service workers working tirelessly to ensure our communities are kept safe.

Issac is 81years old and was observed by a member of the public struggling to walk to the supermarket. A quick interaction with Isaac revealed he was in need of some intervention.

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Thank you to all our essential service workers working tirelessly to ensure our communities are kept safe.

Issac is 81years old and was observed by a member of the public struggling to walk to the supermarket. A quick interaction with Isaac revealed he was in need of some intervention.

Community Constable Reuben Boniface ?‍♂️ was able to connect Issac with Age Concern Southland and with their assistance provide a care package of cooked meals and loaves of bread to help him through this time ? #kindnessgoesalongway

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