Residents in the usually quiet North Shore suburb of Glenfield – told NS Community Radio today that they were very concerned that a home invasion had occurred so close to home. About 2 am this morning police were called to a home in Ann McLean Drive, Glenfield, North Shore. Police stated that a number of [...]

Police are turning up the heat on criminals in the drugs trade as part of the clamp down on methamphetamine and drug trafficking, said National Crime Manager Detective Superintendent Win Van der Velde. In the last two months of 2009 Police concluded a series of operations targeting methamphetamine manufacturers and distributors. Over 380 staff worked [...]

This holiday period  Police from Avondale, Newmarket, Greenlane, Northern Communications, Waitakere and Auckland Central Police Stations  reached into their own pockets and provided support to animals cared for at Mangere’s SPCA village. “I am thrilled at the response of Police staff in the Auckland region, it has exceeded my expectations” said appeal organiser, Senior Sergeant [...]

North Shore Police have arrested twelve persons in suburban drug raids. Detective Sergeant James Watson of the Crime Control Unit says six search warrants were executed and a large quantity of drugs, several firearms, and an amount of cash seized at locations in Northcote, Glenfield and Greenhithe. Ten males and two females are facing numerous [...]

Over the blitz – which began at 6pm on Friday and ended 6pm Sunday – police across Australia and New Zealand deployed 9554 officers, made 2991 arrests, recorded 472 assaults and recorded 1681 licensing breaches. “This does not paint a very good picture about the way we are conducting ourselves. Alcohol fuelled violence is one [...]

‘Waitematä Police are urging the wider community to get through Christmas safely, to be caring, to be happy, and above all avoid any situation that has the potential to escalate into violence or acts of physical, emotional, psychological, or sexual abuse.’ Senior Sergeant Dave Ryan the District Family Violence co-ordinator, says with the Christmas festive [...]

By Claire Ahuriri Police are seeking information about a man who, on Saturday at Narrow Neck Beach led an intermediate-aged girl to a secluded area and performed an indecent act. His description is as follows: tan Pakeha male, 40-50 years of age, with messy, grey, ear length hair, and was seen wearing a blue top [...]

North Shore Police investigating a brutal assault in Albany are appealing to the public for any information about the incident. Police say that four young males aged in their early 20′s were walking on Mercari Way Albany early on 14 November 2009, when they were attacked by a  number of unknown assailants. It’s estimated that [...]

Christmas is a time when we splash out on family and friends for that extra special gift. When your credit card statement arrives in the New Year you don’t want to find that a thief has used your identity to buy their own special gifts. Identity theft is when someone uses your personal information without [...]

With Christmas just around the corner, Police  want to make sure that you don’t become a victim of crime over the holidays, or spend the festive season locked in a cell. Burglary, identity fraud, personal safety and road safety are just some of the messages that will feature with simple steps to help make your [...]