Senior Constable Don Allan's monthly newsletter
Hi Neighbours,
Don comments the residential & vehicle crime incidents reported to police throughout May increased by 46 % compared to April.
Of note, some of our local residents have reported a suspicious male wearing a high vis vest, riding a lime scooter around our neighbourhoods scoping properties. If you see this activity occurring call police immediately on 111.
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Don's community policing team have been extremely productive dealing with a spate of shoplifting from our local supermarket.
We are all pretty aware of the ongoing, constant problems there.
There's more positive info in the newletter in regard to this situation
There's an important community notice for a public meeting on 4th July focusing on safety where Don welcomes all to discuss what can be done to address these local concerns.
In attendance will be our MP, Police, Onehunga Community patrol, Neighbourhood support etc.
see page 4 for time and venue.
The streets in Onehunga with multiple incident during May 2024 were:
Onehunga Mall (10 incidents) 7 x burgs, 3 x stolen vehicles Princes St ( 7 incidents) 3 x burgs, 3 x theft ex-car, 1 x stolen
vehicle
Captain Springs Rd (4 incidents) 2 x burgs, 2 x theft ex-car Waitangi Road (3 Incidents) 3 x burgs
Mt Smart Rd ( 3 incidents) 3 x burgs
Spring St (3 incidents) 2 x burgs, 1 x stolen vehicle
Moana Ave (3 incidents) 1 x burg, 2 x theft ex-car
Arthur St (3 incidents) 2 x theft ex-car, 1 x stolen vehicle Symonds St (2 incidents) 2 x burgs
Victoria St (2 incidents) 1 x burg, 1 theft ex-car
Felix St (2 incidents) 1 x burg, 1 stolen vehicle.
Stay safe & please pass the newsletter on to help spread the word.
Regards
Colleen
Poll: How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?
While it is a fun occasion, fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night has caused much conflict over the years, upsetting our pets and disrupting the sleep of neighbours.
How should we celebrate Guy Fawkes Night? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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27.9% With a city-wide public fireworks display
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20.5% Small fireworks displays in each community
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7.7% Keep it as is
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32.7% We shouldn't celebrate it!
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10.8% Anything but fireworks
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0.4% Other - I'll share below
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