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RNZ News
a day ago
- RNZ News
Man caught with several bags of stolen perfume
Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER A man has been arrested after stolen perfume was found in his car during a routine traffic stop. The 34-year-old was stopped in Clover Park, Auckland, and his car was searched when police realised he was a wanted man. "Our staff have discovered several bags of stolen perfumes inside the vehicle," Counties Manukau East Area Prevention Manager Inspector Rakana Cook said. "It's pleasing we were able to recover some of the items stolen from these businesses." The man faces 17 charges of shoplifting and one of theft.
RNZ News
6 days ago
- RNZ News
Arrest after attempted burglary at Whitford house
Photo: 123RF One person has been arrested and police are searching for another after an attempted burglary near Whitford, in rural Auckland. Officers were alerted just before 12.30am on Wednesday after residents heard glass breaking and secured themselves in part of the house. The offenders were unable to get in, and left the scene. Officers, a dog unit, and the police Eagle helicopter were deployed, and arrested a man after a sighting on Wades Road. Police have charged a 44-year-old man with burglary and unlawfully being in an enclosed yard. The victims were shaken by what took place, relieving Counties Manukau East Area Commander Inspector Rakana Cook said.
Scoop
6 days ago
- Scoop
Police Swarm Into Whitford Following Burglary
Police were quickly on scene after an alarming report of a burglary taking place at a Whitford property overnight. One man is in custody and enquiries are ongoing to locate his alleged accomplice. Relieving Counties Manukau East Area Commander, Inspector Rakana Cook says a 111 call was made just before 12.30am 'The victims reported hearing glass being broken, and that they had secured themselves their part of the house,' he says. 'A raft of Police resources quickly deployed to the Broomfields Road area, including the Police Eagle helicopter, a dog unit and other ground staff. 'Fortunately, their property was well secured, and it meant that the offenders could not gain entry.' Inspector Cook says staff arrived on scene and confirmed two offenders had tried to gain entry before leaving. 'The Police dog deployed and attempted to track offenders' footsteps, meanwhile Eagle was overhead and noticed a suspicious man on Wades Road. 'A unit arrived at the location and detained the man, who we will allege was one of the offenders.' Police have charged the 44-year-old man with burglary and unlawfully being in an enclosed yard. He will face the Manukau District Court today. 'I commend our Police staff who flooded the area quickly in order to locate these offenders,' Inspector Cook says. 'I would like to acknowledge the victims who were quite shaken by what took place. 'They acted courageously, contacting 111 almost immediately."
1News
09-07-2025
- 1News
Man arrested after Auckland police car ramming
A 44-year-old man is facing charges after he was alleged to have repeatedly rammed a police car yesterday morning. Relieving Counties Manukau East Area Commander, Inspector Rakana Cook said police had been investigating since the stolen vehicle was seen running a red light near Carbine Rd in Mt Wellington shortly before 2.30am. "One of our frontline units signalled this vehicle to stop, and after driving erratically it came to a stop," he said. "It's at this point the four-wheel drive was allegedly used to repeatedly ram our patrol vehicle before fleeing the scene." He said no police staff were injured during the incident. ADVERTISEMENT A police patrol car with extensive damage after it was repeatedly rammed by a stolen vehicle in Auckland. (Source: NZ Police ) "Our inquiries led a team of police to an address on Puhinui Rd in Papatoetoe yesterday evening, locating the person of interest,' he said. "The man attempted to flee on foot from our staff but he was all out of options.' The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including Australian doctor speaks about first meeting with Erin Patterson, why Donald Trump's swearing about Vladimir Putin, and how science could bring the moa back. (Source: 1News) The 44-year-old man was arrested, and would face serious charges in the Manukau District Court today. "Those charges include two counts of assault with a blunt instrument, resisting police, failing to stop, unlawfully taking a vehicle and reckless driving," Cook said. "We have no tolerance for such reckless and violent behaviour directed at our staff."
