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Otago Daily Times
a day ago
- Otago Daily Times
Burglar busted as stolen AirPods phone home
The tracking feature on a pair of stolen earbuds led police to a man wanted for two burglaries in Dunedin's student quarter. Senior Sergeant Anthony Bond, of Dunedin, said police arrested the 33-year-old man at 10.40am yesterday. The man was charged with two burglaries — one in Castle St, on Thursday, and another in Leith St, on February 2. A pair of Apple AirPods taken in the Castle St burglary were tracked using the Find My app and found in a vehicle, which led police to further stolen property, Snr Sgt Bond said. Police were also called to the car crash on Caversham Valley Rd, at 9.20pm yesterday. A 21-year-old male driver travelling in the south-bound lane had crashed into a barrier on the other side of the road. ''Looks like he was heading up the hill, was skidding, losing control, went over the flax bushes . . . spun a couple of times and then crashed into the barrier on the other side of the road. ''Thankfully no-one else coming down the hill at that time.'' The man recorded a breath alcohol level of 828mcg. His driver's license was suspended and he was summonsed to appear in the Dunedin District Court.
Otago Daily Times
3 days ago
- Otago Daily Times
Eight cars stolen as youths lead police on high-speed chase up coast
Two teens and their 11-year-old friend spent their Sunday going on an almost 190kmh crime spree up and down the Otago coast, where they stole eight cars and evaded police spikes. The trio allegedly stole cars and dumped them, before eventually taking one on a joyride from Dunedin to Palmerston. On that leg they repeatedly dodged police road spikes, Senior Sergeant Anthony Bond, of Dunedin, said. The alleged crime spree started when 16-year-old and another 15-year-old both made their way from the Christchurch area to Oamaru, at some point during the weekend, and linked up with their 11-year-old associate. Once arrested, the 16-year-old passed himself off as a 12-year-old and made it all the way back to Rolleston before his ruse was uncovered and he was charged. At 9.15am on Sunday, police were notified of a Subaru being stolen from an Oamaru address — allegedly by the three youths — and was later found dumped in Pine Hill, Dunedin. Over the course of Sunday, the trio allegedly stole three further cars from the Pine Hill area, one from the Opoho area, another from the Andersons Bay area, and they attempted to steal another but failed to do so. They also conducted a drive-off from an Andersons Bay Rd petrol station where they stole $150 worth of petrol. At about 1.20pm on Sunday, the three youths stole a Toyota Mark X from Gladstone Rd, Dalmore, and took it joyriding north up State Highway One. The vehicle was spotted by officers on patrol, who signalled for the car to pull over. However, the three youths took off down Coast Rd, on the way to Karitane. The trio were speeding in the vehicle, reaching speeds between 130kmh and 150kmh, conducting dangerous overtaking, and driving dangerously. Police did not pursue the vehicle due to the manner of driving, but attempted to set up road spikes at different points. At about 1.30pm, police attempted to stop the vehicle using road spikes near the Karitane township, however, the teenagers evaded police and the spikes and headed north again up State Highway One. The trio went through Palmerston and police again attempted to spike the vehicle at Shag Point. The teenagers spotted police and spikes, turned around, and headed back to Palmerston, where more road spikes had been set up. They again evaded the spikes and headed up the back roads around the Palmerston township. The vehicle was later found crashed in the area. A member of the public eventually located the three, picked them up, and dropped them off in Palmerston where they were arrested by police. When back at the station, the 16-year-old — who allegedly was the driver — gave police false details and claimed he was a 12-year-old. ''We didn't initially charge him because you can't charge those under 14 unless it's really serious offending, so we have dealt with him as a 12-year-old,'' Snr Sgt Bond said. Police also do not keep photographs or fingerprints of 12-year-olds on file, he said. The 16-year-old was returned to Otago Oranga Tamariki custody. However, because they were Dunedin social workers, they did not have his details and could not verify his age. He was eventually returned to Rolleston, where he was identified by a Canterbury social worker as a 16-year-old. He was then arrested, Snr Sgt Bond said. The 16-year-old would be appearing in Christchurch Youth Court and the 11-year-old was being followed up with by youth aid. The 15-year-old was arrested and has initially been charged with unlawfully getting into a motor vehicle. He would appear in Dunedin Youth Court on July 31. ''We are interested in any dashcam footage for motorists that were travelling along State Highway 1 yesterday and any CCTV from in and around the locations that the cars were stolen or recovered,'' Snr Sgt Bond said.
Otago Daily Times
22-07-2025
- Otago Daily Times
Alleged threat with knife
A Dunedin man allegedly waving a knife around was arrested after it was found he was the same person believed to have stolen beer from supermarkets around the city. Police were originally called to a Russell St, Dunedin, address about noon on Saturday after the 25-year-old man was allegedly threatening people at the property with a knife. When police arrived, nobody present was willing to make a statement. The man, however, was arrested when officers realised there was a warrant for his arrest. He had allegedly stolen beer from Gardens New World on July 8 and Woolworths Dunedin Central on July 19. He was charged with two counts of shoplifting and will appear in the Dunedin District Court at a later date. • At 8.35pm on Saturday, police stopped and breath-tested a 38-year-old man driving along Gladstone Rd in North Dunedin. He recorded a breath alcohol level of 1030mcg, Senior Sergeant Anthony Bond said. His licence was suspended for 28 days and he will appear in the Dunedin District Court at a later date. • At 11am on Sunday, a 29-year-old man allegedly stole some protein powder and Berocca from Woolworths Dunedin Central. He then went to Farmers where he allegedly took an air fryer and smashed some plates. He was arrested, charged with shoplifting and bailed to appear in the Dunedin District Court tomorrow. • At 6.50pm on Sunday, a 38-year-old man walked around Woolworths Dunedin Central eating a pie he took from a shelf while attempting to steal a bottle of wine. Police found him in the Octagon about an hour later, where he was spoken to and charged with shoplifting. He will appear in the Dunedin District Court at a later date.
Otago Daily Times
17-07-2025
- Otago Daily Times
Man pepper sprayed at ex's house after stealing her car
A Dunedin man was pepper sprayed while being arrested for allegedly stealing his ex-partner's car. The 35-year-old man showed up to his former partner's house at about 12am this morning and stole her Honda Inspire, Senior Sergeant Anthony Bond, of Dunedin, said. Police later found the man back at the house at 2.30am. He resisted arrest and was pepper sprayed, Snr Sgt Bond said. He was charged with driving while disqualified, breach of bail and unlawfully taking the motor vehicle, and he would appear in Dunedin District Court today. The car was recovered and returned to the woman, Snr Sgt Bond said.
Otago Daily Times
15-07-2025
- Otago Daily Times
Postie knocked down in Dunedin driveway
File photo: ODT A Dunedin postie was treated by ambulance officers after being knocked off his motorbike in a Dunedin driveway. The 54-year-old New Zealand Post delivery driver was hit by a car in High St, Mosgiel at 4.40pm yesterday, Senior Sergeant Anthony Bond, of Dunedin, said. A 46-year-old man reversing his vehicle out of a driveway knocked him off his motorbike. Hato Hone St John attended and the man was treated at the scene, Snr Sgt Bond said. This morning at 2.10am, a person driving a Subaru Legacy along Kaikorai Valley Rd crashed his vehicle into a power pole. He was then observed ''stumbling'' away before running off. Police are yet to locate the man and inquiries were ongoing, Snr Sgt Bond said. At 8pm yesterday, a 33-year-old man driving through the Orari and Otaki Sts intersection pulled out in front of an 85-year-old woman's car. This caused both vehicles to crash and both to be written off. The 85-year-old woman was transported to Dunedin Hospital as a precaution, Snr Sgt Bond said.
