Police updates on crimes and investigations for 16 March 2024.
Missing Mt Albert woman located safe and well
Police have located a 51-year-old woman reported missing from Mt Albert earlier this week.
The woman is safe and well.
‘Police would like to thank all those who contacted us with information and possible sightings.’
Arrests made following Herne Bay burglary
Six youths have been arrested following a burglary at a commercial address in Herne Bay early this morning.
Just after midnight, Police responded to reports of the incident on Jervois Road, where a stolen vehicle has been used to gain entry.
Those involved are alleged to have entered the premises and taken a number of items before fleeing in a different vehicle.
One of the vehicles believed to be used during this incident was located a short time later on the Southern Motorway, the occupants failed to stop for Police before the vehicle was spiked in Manurewa.
A number of the stolen goods have now been recovered.
A youth is due to appear in Youth Court today on several charges.
Five other youths have been referred to Youth Aid.
As the matter is before the Court, Police are unable to provide further detail.
Name release: Fatal crash, Forgotten Highway, Stratford
Police can now name the victim of a fatal crash which was discovered on the Forgotten Highway at Stratford on February 20.
She was Tanya Helene Procer, 67, a visitor from the United States.
‘Police extend our condolences to her family and friends at this difficult time.’
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
