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Manawatū Police are appealing for information following a burglary in Dannevirke last week.
On Friday 6 March, around 11.40pm, Police were called with a report that a burglary was in progress at a store on High Street.
Officers responded immediately, however the offenders had already fled … View moreManawatū Police are appealing for information following a burglary in Dannevirke last week.
On Friday 6 March, around 11.40pm, Police were called with a report that a burglary was in progress at a store on High Street.
Officers responded immediately, however the offenders had already fled the scene – taking with them a large amount of alcohol and cigarettes, as well as an amount of cash.
A scene guard was in place overnight and a scene examination was carried out early Saturday morning.
Enquiries are ongoing, however, Police would like to hear from anyone who was in the High Street area, between 11pm and midnight last Friday, and may have witnessed the incident, or any suspicious behaviour.
Additionally, anyone travelling in that area, around the same time, with dashcam footage is urged to get in touch so that we may be able to review that footage.
Information can be provided through 105, either online or over the phone, referencing file number 260307/3053.
You can also provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 – referencing the same file number.
Police have arrested and charged one person in relation to an aggravated robber in Castlecliff, Whanganui, this week.
On Wednesday 4 March, around 6.10pm, Police were called with a report of an aggravated robbery that had occurred at a premises on Polson Street.
It is alleged that the … View morePolice have arrested and charged one person in relation to an aggravated robber in Castlecliff, Whanganui, this week.
On Wednesday 4 March, around 6.10pm, Police were called with a report of an aggravated robbery that had occurred at a premises on Polson Street.
It is alleged that the offenders entered the premises and stole a number of cigarettes and bottles of alcohol, before fleeing the scene on a quad bike.
Yesterday, Police arrested one youth in relation to the incident.
They are due in Whanganui Youth Court, charged with aggravated robbery.
Enquiries remain ongoing and Police are not ruling out any further arrests or charges.
Police are asking for anyone who has information about the incident or who witnessed a quad bike entering or leaving the Polson Street area, or has dashcam footage of the area, on Wednesday 4 March between 5.30pm and 6.30pm, to please get in touch.
You can provide information through 105, either online or over the phone, referencing file number 260304/4451 – or anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
Police are seeking the public’s help identifying the man seen in these photos.
We believe he may be able to assist us with our ongoing investigation into recent shoplifting incidents in New Plymouth.
If this is you, or you have any information that could assist us, please get in touch … View morePolice are seeking the public’s help identifying the man seen in these photos.
We believe he may be able to assist us with our ongoing investigation into recent shoplifting incidents in New Plymouth.
If this is you, or you have any information that could assist us, please get in touch through 105, either online or over the phone.
Please reference file number 260301/1853.
Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
Ihaia Road, Ōpunake is closed following an incident overnight.
At around 10:15pm, Police were notified that a person had been seriously assaulted.
They were transported to hospital in a critical condition.
Cordons are in place and Police are working to determine the circumstances of the … View moreIhaia Road, Ōpunake is closed following an incident overnight.
At around 10:15pm, Police were notified that a person had been seriously assaulted.
They were transported to hospital in a critical condition.
Cordons are in place and Police are working to determine the circumstances of the assault.
Ihaia Road is expected to remain closed for several hours, members of the public are advised to avoid the area.
Police can now confirm one person has been critically injured after an incident in Highbury this afternoon.
Officers were called to a Pioneer Highway address about 3.15pm, where one person was taken to hospital in critical condition.
Police are continuing to make enquiries as we work to … View morePolice can now confirm one person has been critically injured after an incident in Highbury this afternoon.
Officers were called to a Pioneer Highway address about 3.15pm, where one person was taken to hospital in critical condition.
Police are continuing to make enquiries as we work to determine exactly what happened.
Cordons remain in place around Pioneer Highway, between Cardiff Street and Botanical Road, and members of the public are asked to avoid the area.
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