Police updates on crimes and investigations for 17 March 2024.
Serious crash, SH 30 Awakeri
The crash, involving a car and a motorcycle, was reported to Police at 5.50pm yesterday.
The road remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit examines the crash scene.
Motorists are asked to continue taking alternative routes where possible.
Search for missing diver, Pātea
The search for a diver missing in the sea off Pātea has been focused on the coastline between Pātea and Peka Peka.
Search and Rescue volunteers this afternoon located an item believed to belong to the missing diver in the vicinity of the Whangaehu river mouth.
Unfortunately the missing diver has not yet been found.
The missing man’s family has asked Police to pass on their extreme gratitude for the support of their local community, and for all of the people who have dedicated their time towards the search over the past week.
Police would like to hear from anyone who finds items on the coast between Pātea and Peka Peka that might be relevant to our search for the missing diver.
Please contact Police on 111 and quote file number 240312/0180.
