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NEIGHBOURHOOD SUPPORT NEWSLETTER

WHITBY/PAPAKOWHAI/AOTEA/MANA/PLIMMERTON/PUKERUABAY/ HAYWARD'S/ PAUATAHANUI
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Crime stats for January 2015

Over the Christmas Break it appears things have been a bit busy in some
suburbs, with a few burglaries and a few thefts from vehicle parked in the
driveways.
Unfortunately with many people on holiday the risk is always higher, but if we all
carefully consider Crime prevention precautions we make it more difficult for the
offenders to commit theses crimes.
This month I have taken the Tawa stats out of my report because theses are now
being supplied to the Residents Association by one of our volunteers.
As you can see Aotea had a bad night during the month with offenders targeting
vehicles on one night. This happens occasionally in our area. So it is always good to
get into good practices by not leaving anything visible in your vehicle at any time.
So this month I have attached the vehicle fact sheet again for everyone.
Lastly more groups are starting in Aotea which is great to see but we need more
street contact, so if you know any friends on other street give them a call and get
them signed up.

01/02/2015
05/01/2015
06/01/2015
10/01/2015
10/01/2015
12/01/2015
13/01/2015
13/01/2015
13/01/2015
14/01/2015
17/01/2015
17/01/2015
25/01/2015

WHITBY
Disorderly Behaviour
Harassment
Using an imitation Weapon
Wilful Damage
Theft X Car
Wilful Trespass
Theft
U/L Takes M/V
U/L Takes M/V
Shoplifting
Wilful Trespass
Wilful Damage
Wilful Trespass

Woolwich Close
Ayton Drive
Staithes Drive
Albatross Close
Spinnaker Drive
Staithes Drive 13/
Omapere Street
Leeward Drive
The Quarterdeck
Omapere Street
Leeward Drive
Discovery Drive
Staithes Drive

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28/01/2015

U/L Takes M/V

Threatening Language

Ayton Drive
Pump Lane

09/01/2015
22/01/2015
22/01/2015
22/01/2015
22/01/2015
23/01/2015
30/01/2015
31/01/2015

AOTEA/PAPAKOWHAI
Wilful Damage
Theft X Car
Theft X Car
Theft X Car
Theft X Car
Theft X Car
Theft X Car
Burglary

Tongariro Street
Tongariro Street
Nelson Street
Tongariro Street
Tongariro Street
77 Te Puia Drive
Aotea Drive
Brora Crescent

05/01/2015
07/01/2015
07/01/2015
09/01/2015
09/01/2015
10/01/2015
11/01/2015
12/01/2014
12/01/2015
13/01/2015
13/01/2015
14/01/2015
15/01/2015
17/01/2015
19/01/2015
21/01/2015
25/01/2015
27/01/2015
27/01/2015
29/01/2015

PAREMATA/MANA
Wilful Trespass
Shoplifting
Petrol Drive Off
Burglary
Theft X Car
Disorderly Behaviour
Burglary
U/L in a Yard
U/L Takes M/V
Disorderly Behaviour
U/L Takes M/V
Petrol Drive Off
Theft
Theft
Shoplifting
Petrol Drive Off
Shoplifting
Wilful Damage
Wilful Damage
Suspicious vehicle

Kahu Road
Mana Esplanade
Mana Esplanade
Mana Esplanade
Mana Esplanade
Mana Esplanade
Paremata Road
Tirowhanga Road
Tirowhanga Road
Station Road
Kenef Road
Mana Esplanade
Paremata Road
Paremata Road
Mana Esplanade
Mana Esplanade
Mana Esplanade
Mana Esplanade
Ivey Bay
Seaview Road

01/01/2015
02/01/2015
06/01/2015
14/01/2015
24/01/2015
26/01/2015

PAUATAHANUI/HAYWARDS
Burglary
Theft
Burglary
Wilful Damage
Theft X Car
Disorderly Behaviour

Paekakariki
Paekakariki
Paekakariki
Paekakariki
Paekakariki
Paekakariki

Hill
Hill
Hill
Hill
Hill
Hill

Rd
Rd
Rd
Rd
Rd
Rd

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04/01/2015
14/01/2015
20/01/2015
22/01/2015
27/01/2015

PLIMMERTON/PUKERUA BAY
Speaks Threateningly
Burglary
Disorderly Behaviour
Suspicious Vehicle
Threatening Language
U/L Takes M/V

Sunset Parade
Rawhiti Road
Sunset Parade
Haunui Road
Ocean Parade
Steyne Ave

U/L = Unlawfully
M/V = Motor Vehicle

FACT SHEET
Protecting your vehicle
Vehicle crime is made up of a number of different but often related activities. Theft of
vehicles and theft from vehicles are the two most common crime types in New Zealand.
Vehicles can be stolen for a number of reasons, including 'joyriding', to commit other
crimes or to be broken up for parts for sale on the black market.
Theft from vehicles, also known as 'theft ex car', involves the theft of property such as
wheels, stereos and personal items - bags, briefcases, laptop computers, wallets, parking
meter moneyetc.
Thieves gain entry to vehicles primarily by forcing locks or smashing windows.
There are a number of things you can do to reduce the opportunity of having your
vehicle stolen or broken into:

Keep your vehicle keys with you. Keep spares keys at home or work.
Don't hide a spare key on the car - thieves will find it.
Always lock your car, including the boot and, if applicable, the sunroof.
Park in busy, open, well-lit areas.
Use an attended, secure parking building if possible.
If you garage your vehicle at home, ensure the garage and car is locked.

Protecting car contents:

Don't leave things on display.

Keep valuables (money, mobile phone, cheques, credit cards) on you or at home - not
in the glove box or under a seat.
Keep bags, luggage, coats etc locked out of sight in the boot.
Keep a record of car stereo serial numbers.

Additional security options:

Install a car alarm and electronic engine immobiliser (which prevents the vehicle
from being started).
Use a steering wheel club or lock, lockable fuel cap and wheel nuts.
Etch your registration or Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on windows,
windscreens and headlights.

Preventing motorcycle theft:

Keep your keys on you at all times.

Use an ignition or steering lock.
Use a strong, thick chain and 'U' lock. Keep the chain off the ground to make it
harder to cut.
Secure your motorcycle to something solid that can't be moved.
Keep your helmet with you or use a helmet lock.
Install an alarm or other anti-theft/immobiliser device.
Etch or mark your motorcycle with your registration or Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN).
Garage your motorcycle and lock both.
Use a motorcycle cover.

Follow these simple tips and you can reduce the opportunity, frustration, expense and
inconvenience of vehicle crime. Your insurer may also give you premium discounts for doing
so.

S. Bygate
Snr Constable
Porirua