POLICE REPORT Burglars busy targeting homes and work sites

• Published date: 18 April 2024
• Author: Sergeant Steve Hindmarsh
• Publication title: Katikati Advertiser

Various items were stolen from a property on Baker Rd, Katikati including an ATV. The ATV was found in trees in the park on Lund Rd

March 28-April 1: An attempt was made to steal a Holden Rodeo from Omokoroa Rd.

March 29: A 2000 Toyota Landcruiser was stolen from a Minden Rd property.

April 1: Timber was stolen from a Prospect Drive, Katikati, work site.

April 7: A male was seen on CCTV stealing work boots from outside a Matuku Place, Katikati, address.

■Theft: A local store reported a theft, vehicle identified and we have a positive line of inquiry.

■Found property: Electric dog collar, a snowboard and a silver tankard.

■Arrests and apprehensions: A 37-year-old Katikati man was arrested and charged with assault, unlawfully being on a property and wilful damage after alleged incidents in Katikati on April 7.

A 33-year-old Katikati male was also charged with being unlawfully on a property and wilful damage in relation to the same alleged incidents.

On April 2 a Paeroa man was arrested for injuring with intent to injure and impeding breathing after an alleged family harm incident in Katikati.

A 32-year-old Katikati male was located and arrested on Lund Rd after a report of alleged suspicious behaviour. Alleged stolen property from a burglary in Baker Rd and freshly harvested cannabis were located in his vehicle. He was also charged with possessing an offensive weapon...