Police updates on crimes and investigations for 28 August 2023.
One arrested following Papakura burglary
Police have arrested one person following a burglary at a residential property in Papakura yesterday evening.
Counties Manukau South Area Commander, Inspector Joe Hunter, says Police received a report at around 5.35pm of a man allegedly entering a Clevedon Rd property by forcing his way inside.
“The offender confronted the victim and demanded the keys to her car.
“She has refused and the man has left the address on a bicycle.”
He says a short time later, Police located the man nearby.
“Initially he attempted to evade Police but was swiftly apprehended.
“Quick work from our staff has resulted in this offender being held accountable.
“We hope this gives our community reassurance that we will respond, investigate and bring offenders before the courts,” Inspector Hunter says.
“Our communities can help us respond by reporting incidents – where there is criminal or anti-social behaviour occurring right now, call 111.”
Other information can be reported to Police on 105, or anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
A 38-year-old man appeared in Papakura District Court today charged with burglary.
Arrests made following aggravated robbery in Taupo
Counties Manukau Police have arrested and charged four men following an attempted robbery at a store in Taupo.
On Wednesday 26 July, Police were called to a store on Tamamutu Street, Taupo to reports of two men one with a firearm, damaging and attempting to take items. They are believed to have left the scene with two other people in a stolen vehicle.
‘It was very fortunate that no one was injured,’ said police in a statement.
A search warrant was conducted at a Counties Manukau address where the group were taken into custody last Tuesday (23 August).
The four Counties Manukau based men have all been remanded in custody.
The men, aged 25, 27, 31 and 38, are due to reappear in Manukau District Court today and on 14 September, 22 November, and 17 November respectively.
They are facing a variety of charges in relation to the Taupo offending and other offending committed in the Tāmaki Makaurau area.
Charges include assault with intent to rob, aggravated robbery, unlawful taking of a motor vehicle and participates in an organised crime group.
‘We acknowledge that this incident understandably shook those involved and we hope this result helps to make the community feel assured Police will hold offenders to account.
‘Police are continuing to investigate the attempted robbery and further arrests cannot be ruled out.’
Anyone that has information that could assist Police in their enquiries is encouraged to contact 105 and reference file number 230824/9568.
