Police updates on crimes and investigations for 30 August 2023.
Arrests in the bag following supermarket burglary
A supermarket burglary didn’t checkout, with three arrested and a range of stolen property recovered in Glenfield this morning.
Police, including the Eagle helicopter, responded to an earlier burglary at an Avondale supermarket on Great North Road at around 3.45am.
Auckland City West’s Acting Area Commander, Inspector Wayne Kitcher, says Police were quickly on scene after reports of the burglary were dispatched.
“A stolen vehicle was fleeing the car park as the first unit arrived, and was driven into by the offenders causing minor damage and no injuries.
“Unfortunately for the offenders, Eagle was soon in the area and began to monitor their movements.”
No pursuit was engaged, but the offenders drove towards the city and then over the Harbour Bridge.
Eagle then observed the vehicle being dumped on Chartwell Avenue in Glenfield, Inspector Kitcher says.
“All three offenders ran into an address and were soon taken into custody without any further incident.
“We have since searched the property and recovered a range of stolen property, including cash registers.”
Those arrested were 13, 16 and 20. All will be facing a range of charges as a result.
“Given the range of property recovered, our enquiries will continue, and we can’t rule out further charges for other incidents,” Inspector Kitcher says.
“This morning’s arrests are another example of Police continuing to hold offenders to account for offending taking place in our communities.”
Pair arrested after east Auckland burglary
Two men have been arrested in Shamrock Park this morning after being caught in the act during a burglary.
Police quickly responded to the residential property on Kerridge Close when the report was made at around 7.30am.
Detective Senior Sergeant Dean Batey says it was reported that two men were inside the house, with at least one occupant who was home at the time.
“Our staff quickly responded to this incident, and as they arrived in the area two men were seen fleeing from the house.
“This pair didn’t get very far, with the Eagle helicopter, a dog unit and other ground staff responding to this incident.”
Police took both men into custody at a nearby property.
A 51-year-old man has been charged with two counts of burglary. The second man, aged 21, had a warrant for his arrest and has also been charged with burglary.
Both men will be held in custody to appear in the Manukau District Court.
“It is also fortunate we have recovered stolen property that was taken, so this has been returned to its owner,” Detective Senior Sergeant Batey says.
“Police would like to thank the member of the public who called 111 straight away to report this incident so we could respond.
“It’s reminder for everyone in the community to report suspicious behaviour to Police as soon as possible.”
Fatal Crash, Avonside Drive, Linwood
One person has died following a crash involving a vehicle and an e-scooter this morning, around 6:45am.
The previous traffic alert stated a bicycle was involved, however this is incorrect and it was an e-scooter.
The person was located in a critical condition, and CPR was commenced, however they were pronounced dead a short time later.
The road has now re-opened.
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
