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The 75-year-old is overdue from a walk up Mt Davy to Mt Sewell, north-east of Greymouth, on Wednesday.
Roy may be wearing a blue puffer jacket, shorts, hiking boots but this is not confirmed.
Police have concerns for Roy’s wellbeing with the harsh weather conditions.
Anyone who has seen Roy or has any information on his whereabouts is urged to call Police on 105, quoting job number P063265345.
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Police accept and are pleased with the findings by the Independent Police Conduct Authority which investigated a complaint against officers following a vehicle stop in Richmond on 1 August 2024.
Tasman District Commander, Superintendent Tracey Thompson says Police agree with the findings that the officers acted lawfully throughout the vehicle stop and thereafter.
“After the man’s vehicle was stopped, he became aggressive and refused to provide his details. He was placed under arrest, and subsequently, his vehicle keys were secured by an officer, as is standard procedure during an arrest.
“I want to commend the work of my staff, who followed protocol throughout the process of this routine vehicle stop.”
The man provided his details to Police a short time after being placed under arrest, and the matter was resolved.
“Police have a role to play in keeping the community safe and on this occasion, I am incredibly proud of their efforts here in dealing professionally with an aggressive individual.
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Vigilant camera operators have helped Kaitaia Police put a stop to a burglary at a local retail store late last night.
Instead, three men have appeared in court.
Camera operators based in Kaitaia alerted Police around 11.22pm to two men hanging around in an alley on Matthews Avenue.
“Police arrived at the location to discover three people in a vehicle,” Senior Sergeant Richard Garton says. “They were wearing clothing to hide their identity, while allegedly preparing to carry out an attempted burglary of a nearby business.”
The trio were arrested on charges including being disguised for burglary.
A search of the car also located a weapon, tools for burglary, drugs and drug paraphernalia.
“It was a good result for the Police and the community,” Senior Sergeant Garton says. “It’s a firm reminder that Police and our partner agencies are on the look out for suspicious activity, and we’ll respond accordingly.”
A 30-year-old man and two men, aged 36, appeared in the Kaitaia District Court today on burglary and drug related charges.
They will reappear on 28 August.
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Police are seeking the public’s help to locate Michael Moses, who has a warrant to arrest.
The 55-year-old is believed to be the Whangārei area and should not be approached.
If you see Moses, or know where he is, please contact Police via 111 and use the reference number 250505/0422.
Information after the fact can be reported online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking “update report”. Please use the same reference number.
Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Police investigating an aggravated robbery in Kensington earlier this month have arrested one person and seized a number of motorbikes.
Officers had been making enquiries following a report of an aggravated robbery on Kensington Avenue at about 5.50pm on 7 July.
Acting Detective Sergeant Wahanui Reihana, Whangārei CIB, says three search warrants were executed at properties in Whangārei this morning.
“Police have arrested a 20-year-old man and seized three motorbikes believed to be involved in this incident.
“This man will appear in Whangārei District Court tomorrow charged with aggravated robbery and wounding with intent to injure.”
Acting Detective Sergeant Reihana says Police investigations are continuing and the team are following leads to locate five others believed to be involved.
“We are following positive lines of enquiry to identify and locate the other offenders and hold them to account.
“The victim was transported to hospital at the time of the incident but thankfully is now recovering well at home.”
Anyone with any further information is urged to contact Police online at https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105 or via our 105 phone service and quote file number 250707/2591.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Whangārei Police need the public’s help to track the movements of a vehicle involved in the aggravated robbery of a Kensington Avenue bar on Friday 25 July.
The vehicle is a white Toyota Aqua with stolen licence plates, registration KHA69.
Two suspects are being sought by Police after entering the bar with a firearm and demanding money. One man reportedly fired a shot towards the roof and assaulted a patron before taking cash from the till and leaving in the vehicle.
Anyone who may have been in the Ngunguru area between the hours of 10:30 pm and 3.00 am Saturday morning that may have dashcam footage that could assist in our investigation is asked to contact 105 online or via the phone. Please use the reference number 250726/2971.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Whangārei Police have swooped in and arrested an alleged offender involved in an aggravated robbery at a bar on Friday night.
Investigators worked throughout the weekend, culminating in a Police operation being executed outside an Okara Drive business this afternoon.
Detective Senior Sergeant Michelle Harris, of Whangārei CIB, says a person of interest in the investigation was taken into custody.
“An offender allegedly entered the Kensington Avenue bar at about 10pm and discharged his firearm before demanding money,” she says.
“Our investigators have worked some serious hours through the weekend to hold the person responsible for this brazen act of violence.”
A 35-year-old man faces serious charges when he appears in the Whangārei District Court tomorrow.
Those include:
– aggravated robbery with a firearm
– wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm
– unlawful possession of a firearm
– discharging a firearm to intimidate
Detective Senior Sergeant Harris says Police will be opposing the man’s bail when he appears in court.
“I’m proud of the team’s work, which led to today’s operation where Police converged on the person of interest, taking him into custody.”
Separately, Police have also recovered a firearm allegedly involved in Friday night’s offending this afternoon.
“There is no place for callous violence in which puts law abiding members of the public in harm’s way – you will be held to account,” Detective Senior Sergeant Harris says.
“Police acknowledge the local community who has contacted us with information through throughout the weekend.”
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Police are seeking information on the whereabouts of Tumataroa who is missing from Whangārei, in Northland.
The 14-year-old was reported missing by his family who have concerns for his health as he requires medication.
He was last seen on Wednesday.
Anyone who may have seen Tumataroa or know his present whereabouts please call 111 and quote file number 250725/1371.
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Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Ryan Cooper, Supervisor: Tactical Crime Unit:
Police are investigating an aggravated robbery at a bar on Kensington Avenue in Whangārei last night.
Police were called to the bar at 10pm, after a man entered the bar holding a firearm and demanded money.
The man is reported to have fired a shot towards the roof of the bar and assaulted one of the patrons.
The man then took cash from the bar’s tills and left in a car, which had been waiting in the car park.
The injured person was transported to hospital, and they have since been discharged.
The car used by the offender was being driven by a second person and is believed to be a white Toyota Aqua or a similar model. The car had stolen licence plates attached, registration KHA69.
Police are urgently working to identify and locate the two offenders. If anyone has information which could assist our enquiries, please contact 105 online or on the phone, quoting file number 250726/2971.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Two youths have been arrested after allegedly stealing a vehicle and carrying out an aggravated robbery at a service station in Moerewa.
Around 6.50am on 22 July the alleged offenders arrived at a convenience store on Main Road, in two stolen vehicles.
“Two males entered wearing ski masks, and one was brandishing a machete,” Mid North Area Response Manager Senior Sergeant Mark Barratt says.
“They have threatened staff and a customer in the store, before stealing cigarettes and leaving in the stolen vehicles.”
A short time later both vehicles were found abandoned in Kaikohe.
“Enquires lead our staff to find two males inside a property not far from where the vehicles had been dumped,” Senior Sergeant Barratt says.
A bag containing the stolen cigarettes was located with the alleged offenders.
“This was good work by our staff in locating these two in a timely matter,” Senior Sergeant Barratt says.
“In this instance no one has sustained injuries as a result of the brazen offending.
“We will continue to hold to account those who think this type of offending is acceptable.”
A 13 and 14-year-old have since appeared in the Kaikohe Youth Court and will reappear on 31 July, charged with aggravated robbery and unlawfully taking a motor vehicle.
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