Stokes Valley Community Constable
August 2002

Keith Wright Community Constable Stokes Valley Naenae Community Policing Centre 5-11 Sladden Street, Naenae P O Box 35-110 Ph 567-5889 Fax 567-5138

Burglaries:

Stokes Valley had a total of five burglaries for the month of July, with three being committed at night, and two during daylight hours. Two of these burglaries were committed whilst the occupants were at home.

One of these burglaries was to Tawhai Primary School where the office computer and associated equipment was stolen, this occurred between 6.00 and 7.00pm on Friday 19th July. Offenders smashed their way in and not only did they steal the computer but they also trashed the office, As if our schools need this. Do you have any information about this break-in? If so please contact my office.

The burglaries occurred at the following locations: Amundsden Grove (Day), Glen Road (Night), Kopara Grove (Day), Morrison Grove (Night), Kairimu Street (Night).

Willful Damage:

More damage has occurred in and around the Scott Court area in the past month with windows being smashed and door locks forced along with a large amount of unsightly tagging. Please if you see these people doing this mindless offending ring the Police immediately.

One group of 15year old local youths is currently being looked at for the latest damage, along with three outsiders from the Pomare area who were witnessed tagging a local shop front during the day.

Keith Wright
Community Constable
Stokes Valley