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RNZ News
16 hours ago
- RNZ News
Police arrest three people after Nelson burglaries
Police say they are grateful to members of the public who reported the burglaries, as the information provided assisted in making the arrests. Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver Three people have been arrested after stolen property was recovered from a series of burglaries and vehicle thefts in Nelson. It comes after numerous stolen goods, two firearms and drugs were recovered in a number of search warrants in recent weeks. A 45-year-old man is facing a number of charges including burglary and unlawfully being in an enclosed area. He will appear in the Nelson District Court on 1 September. A 33-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman have also been charged with receiving stolen property, unlawful possession of firearms and possessing drugs for supply. They will both appear in court within the next month. Police said they were grateful to members of the public who reported the burglaries, as the information provided assisted in making the arrests. "We would also like to remind everybody to lock their vehicles and not keep any valuables inside if your vehicle is unoccupied. "If you own any tools, ensure these remain out of sight and you have recorded a list of all the serial numbers, or engrave your initials into them." Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Chicago police investigating string of West Side burglaries at cellular tower sites
The Brief A series of burglaries have occurred since March at multiple West Side locations. A thief cuts through fences to steal copper and electrical parts from cellular tower sites. Police are investigating and asking for tips as they search for a suspect. CHICAGO - Police are investigating a string of break-ins targeting cellular tower sites across several West Side neighborhoods, where a thief has taken copper and electrical components. What we know The burglaries have taken place in Humboldt Park, Garfield Park, North Lawndale and Austin, according to Chicago police. In each case, someone cut through a chain link fence to get onto private property and stole copper wire, copper battery straps, and electrical boxes from cellular towers and related equipment. Here's where and when the thefts took place: 3000 block of W. Van Buren St. (East Garfield Park): Between 10 a.m. March 4 and 8 a.m. March 7 700 block of N. Pulaski Rd (Humboldt Park): Between 2 p.m. April 26 and 8 a.m. April 27 700 block of N. Pulaski Rd (Humboldt Park): April 29 around 5:30 a.m. 4500 block of W. Wilcox St. (West Garfield Park): May 6 at 7:30 p.m. 4100 block of W. Ogden Ave. (North Lawndale): May 10 at 9:30 a.m. 800 block of N. Lorel Ave. (Austin): Between 10:30 a.m. May 20 and 11:34 a.m. May 21 5300 block of W. Chicago Ave. (Austin): May 21 between 5 a.m. and 1 p.m. Police are looking for a Black man described as about 6-foot-2, wearing a dark T-shirt, dark jeans, and a dark sweater. What's next Area Four detectives are investigating. Police ask anyone with information to call 312-746-8253 or submit an anonymous tip at The Source The information in this article was provided by the Chicago Police Department.
CBS News
17-05-2025
- CBS News
2 kids arrested for series of burglaries in Long Beach, including Sweet Jill's Bakery
Police arrested two boys who were allegedly part of a group of kids behind a string of burglaries and vandalism in Long Beach. The two boys, aged 12 and 13, were booked on similar charges before being released on May 12, according to the Long Beach Police Department. "These arrests should serve as a reminder that if you choose to engage in criminal activity in our city, you will be held accountable," said LBPD Chief Wally Hebeish. "We remain committed to protecting our entire community and addressing unlawful behavior appropriately." The boys and four other kids allegedly burglarized or vandalized six businesses throughout the city from April 6 to April 26. Police said the group used a stolen car to drive to at least two of the stores, including Sweet Jill's Bakery. With no cash in the register, the group of kids settled for the pastries on display after breaking into the business. "They attempted to get in the registers but could not," owner Jill Pharis said. "Well, there's nothing in there anyway. So, they gave up on that idea and decided to help themselves to the milk and the baked goods instead." Pharis said the burglars broke floor tiles, mashed cupcakes and pushed everything on the floor before leaving in their getaway car. She believes the kids caused somewhere between $4,000 and $5,000. "I want to commend our officers and detectives for their work in identifying and arresting the individuals responsible for these crimes," Hebeish said. "I also want to thank the affected businesses for their cooperation throughout the investigation." Police said they are still searching for the rest of the suspects. Detectives urged anyone with information to contact the department at LBPDBurglary@ or (562) 570-7351. Anonymous tips can be sent to Los Angeles County Crime Stoppers by calling (800) 222-8477 or through their website,
CBS News
12-05-2025
- CBS News
Chicago police warn of multiple burglaries in Chinatown, Bridgeport
Chicago police are warning residents about a string of burglaries on the city's South Side. The burglaries happened in the Chinatown and Bridgeport neighborhoods during the afternoon and evening hours. The latest burglary happened on Saturday. Police said two men damaged the front or rear door frame of a residential building until they gained access. In some buildings, they would go to multiple units in an attempt to get inside. Once in, they took money and other valuables. Incident times and locations: 2300 block of South Normal Avenue on April 30 at 5:00 p.m. 2300 block of South Normal Avenue on April 30 at 5:10 p.m. 2600 block of South Union Avenue on May 8 at 8:30 p.m. 400 block of West 27th Street on May 8 at 8:30 p.m. 400 block of West 27th Street on May 8 at 8:50 p.m. 400 block of West 27th Street on May 8 at 8:53 p.m. 400 block of West 28th Place on May 10 at 3:05 p.m. Police said one of the suspects was a white man between 20 and 30 years of age, between 5 feet 11 and 6 feet tall, weighing 180 pounds, with a light complexion. He was wearing a black ski mask, a blue zip-hooded sweatshirt, and gray pants. In another incident, the suspect was only described as a Black male last seen fleeing a property. Residents are advised to keep doors and windows secured and repair them immediately if needed, report any suspicious activity, and, if video surveillance is available, save a copy of the incident for the police. Anyone with information is asked to contact Area 1 detectives at 312-747-8380 or submit an anonymous tip to using reference number #P25-1-061.
CBS News
07-05-2025
- CBS News
Orinda neighborhood paid for its own license plate reader cameras to deter crime
Residents in one East Bay community got so fed up with the number of burglaries and break-ins that they took matters into their own hands, paying to install their own license plate reader cameras. Now, those same residents are asking the city of Orinda to pick up the tab on their cameras and add 15 more. Evan Dreyer said there are at least a dozen neighbors who have surveillance video of burglars casing houses or breaking into homes in the Knickerbocker neighborhood of Orinda. "This is something that in this neighborhood we dealt with personally, not only myself but other people," he said. Dreyer said his home in Orinda was broken into in January 2024, and after that, he and his family no longer felt safe. "We understand that getting city governments and city budgets to do things sometimes can take time. This wasn't something we could wait around on so we wanted to lead by example," he said. Dreyer sent out emails to a bunch of his neighbors and asked if they'd be interested in paying for their own license plate reader cameras. In just a few days, he got 30 families to sign on. They installed 2 Flock cameras at the main entrances to the neighborhood at a cost of a little over $11,000 for a two-year contract, which came out to about $400 per family. "Like this car right here that's coming down right now, for example. It's going to automatically turn on, take a picture of this license plate, and if that car was a vehicle that was wanted, by the police, it would automatically give them an alert so they will now know, oh, he just crossed by Stein Way and they can do something," explained Dreyer. At the meeting on Tuesday night, the Orinda City Council is considering not only picking up the contract on the two cameras Evan and his neighbors paid for but also adding another 15 more. Privacy advocates have raised concerns in general about these license plate reader cameras because almost every law enforcement agency in the area can get access to the data. "What is the information being used for? And why is it OK for people's license plates to be captured indiscriminately by law enforcement when people driving down the road are really not breaking any laws," said Karen Gullo with the Electronic Frontier Foundation. In Orinda, that hasn't seemed to slow down deployment. The city currently has a total of 19 cameras, and of those, only 7 were installed by the city. The other 12 were installed by neighborhood groups or HOAs. "I want to keep my neighbors and my neighborhood safe. Absolutely," said Scott Johnson. He said his HOA already paid for a camera at the entrance to their community. Johnson said while he thinks the city should pick up the tab, he's willing to foot the bill if necessary. "Fix the roads and fix the lights. Yes, we'd all like to see society work better, but a lot of our municipalities really don't seem to be following through," he said. CBS News Bay Area reached out to the mayor's office and the police chief for comment on the issue, and both refused our requests for interviews.
