Warning for Asian families

Auckland police are warning Asian families to keep a low profile to avoid becoming the target of burglaries.

Southeast Asian liaison officer Constable Gurpreet Arora said Asian families should take down national flags from their homes and keep religious festivals low-key.

The advice was mainly for Auckland families, based on his experience, but could be extended to all Asian families in New Zealand, he said.

"Burglars are very well aware of the fact that South Asian communities tend to keep considerable amounts of cash and jewellery at home."