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Queenstown Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspects involved in stealing two vehicles and damaging two others.
The vehicles were seen in the Lake Hayes Estate and Lower Shotover areas overnight on Saturday 7 March and into the early hours of Sunday 8 March.
Senior … View moreQueenstown Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspects involved in stealing two vehicles and damaging two others.
The vehicles were seen in the Lake Hayes Estate and Lower Shotover areas overnight on Saturday 7 March and into the early hours of Sunday 8 March.
Senior Sergeant Glenn Wilkinson, Area Response Manager says at about 1.40am on Sunday morning Police received a call from a resident in Lake Hayes Estate who had heard two cars speeding and what sounded like a crash.
When Police arrived, they saw a silver Subaru Legacy station wagon on Hope Avenue.
Police signalled it to stop but the vehicle sped off.
Police did not pursue the vehicle due to its dangerous speed.
A short time later the vehicle was found abandoned in Ada Place, Lake Hayes Estate.
The vehicle had been stolen from Tonis Terrace, Lower Shotover.
A second vehicle involved, a Nissan Tiida, was located abandoned in a park.
It had been stolen from Orbell Drive, Lake Hayes Estate.
On the same night Police also received reports of two vehicles that were broken into and damaged on Tonis Terrace, Lower Shotover and Castalia Drive, Lake Hayes Estate.
Senior Sergeant Glenn Wilkinson says this is a timely reminder to keep vehicles locked and to remove any valuables from vehicles overnight.
Queenstown Police would like to hear from anyone who has information on these vehicles, and are wanting to hear from anyone who may have dashcam or CCTV footage showing suspicious behaviour in the Lake Hayes Estate and Lower Shotover areas between 10pm Saturday and 4am on Sunday.
Information can be passed through the 105 service using file number 260309/9008 as a reference.
People can also give information anonymously using the Crime Stoppers number 0800 555 111.
Southern District Police urge people in rural areas of Clutha and Gore to keep an eye out after reports of multiple burglaries.
A number of burglaries in the heart of Southland are under investigation. Offenders have targeted fuel and equipment on farming properties in the Clutha and Gore … View moreSouthern District Police urge people in rural areas of Clutha and Gore to keep an eye out after reports of multiple burglaries.
A number of burglaries in the heart of Southland are under investigation. Offenders have targeted fuel and equipment on farming properties in the Clutha and Gore districts.
Sergeant Tim Coudret, from Southern District Police, urges people to help Police by reporting suspicious behaviour.
“If you see something, say something. Look around you and let us know if you notice something, or someone, out of the ordinary.”
Suspicious or illegal activity should be reported by calling 111 immediately if it’s happening now, or via 105 if it’s afterwards.
“Update your inventory of farm equipment, including model and serial numbers. Lock up, even if you’re still on the property, and call 111 if you see something happening.”
Sergeant Coudret says there are crime prevention actions you can take to secure your home and buildings. He recommends that you keep an eye out, reduce the risk of theft, keep in touch with neighbours and report anything that you find suspicious.
“If it looks dodgy it probably is dodgy, no matter how minor, we want to know.”
The search for missing 62-year-old Kevin Belling continues as Southland Police conduct searches in waterways in the Motu Rimu area.
Kevin was last seen at his Motu Rimu farm on Friday 9 January and was reported missing on 18 January.
Police Search and Rescue and Land Search and Rescue teams … View moreThe search for missing 62-year-old Kevin Belling continues as Southland Police conduct searches in waterways in the Motu Rimu area.
Kevin was last seen at his Motu Rimu farm on Friday 9 January and was reported missing on 18 January.
Police Search and Rescue and Land Search and Rescue teams have conducted extensive searches, including at Kevin's Caeser Road property in Kapuka.
Southland Police are now proceeding to examine effluent ponds and other waterways on the Motu Rimu farm owned by Kevin.
Unfortunately, Kevin has not been found, and Police continue to appeal for any information that could help us find him.
Police urge the community to be vigilant and check their rural properties for any signs of Kevin.
If you have information that can assist in the search to locate Kevin, please contact Police online at 105 or call 105.
Please use the reference number 260118/6964.
Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
Police are continuing to investigate following an arson in Queens Park, Windsor on Wednesday 3 December.
Police received a report at around 12:20am that four vehicles had been deliberately set alight.
As part of our investigations, we would like to hear from anyone who was on or around Queens… View morePolice are continuing to investigate following an arson in Queens Park, Windsor on Wednesday 3 December.
Police received a report at around 12:20am that four vehicles had been deliberately set alight.
As part of our investigations, we would like to hear from anyone who was on or around Queens Drive between 12am and 12:30am on Wednesday 3 December , or anyone with information that could assist.
Please contact Police via 105 either over the phone or online, referencing file number 251203/6133.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
Police received a report of a firearm being discharged in Gore just before 8pm.
Two people are reported to have injuries, which are not believed to be life-threatening.
Inspector Mike Bowman, Southland Area Commander says Police were making a number of enquiries to locate the person or people… View morePolice received a report of a firearm being discharged in Gore just before 8pm.
Two people are reported to have injuries, which are not believed to be life-threatening.
Inspector Mike Bowman, Southland Area Commander says Police were making a number of enquiries to locate the person or people involved, and appealed for anyone with information to come forward.
“The offenders fled the scene before Police arrived and they are still outstanding.
We know there will be people in the community who know who did this, and we’re asking them to help us.
This is clearly a serious incident, and Police are treating all factors with urgency.”
Police do not believe there is any risk to other members of the community.
A scene guard remained at the Aparima Street property overnight and a scene examination will be carried out this morning.
Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers, by calling 0800 555 111.
How to contact Police
Information reported online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking “update report”, or by calling 105.
Please use the reference number 251217/1617.
Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers, by calling 0800 555 111.
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