A Parry Palm Ave, Waihi, address was burgled overnight. Offender/s stole property from two vehicles that were on private property. They went on to use a stolen debit card at local ATM machines. Police are investigating.
Friday, February 26
An attempted robbery at Waihi Super Liquor Store. Two disguised offenders entered the store and assaulted a staff member by wrestling him away from the cash register while the other offender tried to steal it. They were unsuccessful and fled on foot. Police are investigating.
A Waihi man was arrested for breaching his bail conditions at a Mangatoetoe St, Waihi address. He was meant to be on curfew to a Waihi Whangamata Rd address and failed to present himself when police checked. Police found him hiding under a bed with his eyes closed. He couldn't see the police but the police could see him. He was held in custody for court in Hamilton.
A Waihi man was arrested for breaching his bail conditions at a Consols St address. He was meant to be on curfew at a Taumaranui address. He was held in custody for court in Hamilton.
Saturday, February 27
Two offenders with their faces covered entered the rear of Subway Waihi and stole items. Police are investigating.
A Hamilton man was arrested and charged with assault after he allegedly punched a female relative in the head at a Steele Rd, Waihi Beach address.
Sunday, February 28
Two youths were arrested at Queen St, Thames, in relation to an attempted robbery earlier in the day at a Sealey St address. Six youths allegedly armed with gardening tools threatened to steal a cannabis plant from the occupants of a property. The situation lit up and police were called. The youths fled from the scene. The cannabis plant was also taken into custody.
Crime Prevention Advice
A reminder to local businesses to secure your premises. Police have noticed an increase in crime relating to commercial premises. Offenders are gaining easy entry by entering through unsecured doors at the rear of the premises while staff are at the front dealing with customers. Keep emergency access doors and loading bays locked up to prevent criminals from entering.
Police contacts
Report crime online at 105.police.govt.nz - If it's already happened call 105. If it's happening now call 111. For traffic matters call *555 (mobile phone only). To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers 0800 555 111. Paeroa, Waihi and Whangamata police station public counters are open business hours and police are working in the area 24/7.
