Police updates on crimes and investigations for 25 September 2022.
Have you seen Madison Young?
Police are appealing for the public’s help to find 15-year-old Madison Young.
Madison has been missing from her home in Frankton, Hamilton, since Saturday September 24.
She may be wearing a men’s over-sized blue and white checked shirt over a white and grey top with black cargo pants and no shoes.
Madison has red dyed hair, and a piercing through the bottom bridge of her nose.
Police and her family have serious concerns for her welfare.
Anyone who has seen Madison, or has information on her whereabouts is urged to call Police on 111, quoting file 220925/4938.
Hamilton shopping centre burglary
Police are investigating a burglary at a retail complex in Hamilton earlier this morning.
At around 5:45am, a group of offenders arrived in a vehicle outside the complex on Hukanui Road.
It’s understood the group have smashed their way into the premises, entering multiple stores and taking numerous items.
A security guard was parked in a vehicle nearby at the time.
The group have approached the vehicle and assaulted the security guard before leaving the scene.
The security guard was taken to hospital for assessment of facial injuries.
This is a really nasty, gratuitous violence directed at the security guard who had not approached or challenged the offenders.
‘We believe the offenders were travelling in a gold, 2005 Nissan Tiida,’ said Detective Senior Sergeant Kristine Clarke.
‘If you area able to help us identify this vehicle, or have any information which could assist us in identifying those responsible, please get in touch with Police as soon as possible.
‘Anyone with information is asked to contact Police via 105, quoting job number P052027266.
‘Information can also be provided via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.’
