Stokes Valley Community Constable

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:

The Valley has had a total of 13 burglaries for December 2001, with seven being committed during daylight hours and six committed at night. From the 1st to the 22nd of January we have had a total of four burglaries with two during the day and two being committed at night.

Two young Maori males were seen entering through windows at two of these burglaries but were unable to be located at the time.

As in previous months, jewellery, cash and playstations were targeted. It would be good practice for you to photograph your jewellery. It would make things so much easier when trying to give descriptions to Police or your insurance company.

I have an engraver at the office, so you can engrave your stereo or playstation. It would be a lot harder for these criminals to sell on your property if your name were on the items.

THEFT EX CAR:

This offence is rearing its head once again. Three cars have been broken into so far this month. It cannot be stressed enough - Please don't leave valuables in your car!

DRIVING OFFENCES:

Due to a series of complaints in relation to speed, patrols have now been stepped up, targeting speedsters in our area. One of the Boy Racers who was recently spoken to by Police failed to heed the warning and lost control of his vehicle due to excess speed on the Paekakariki Hill Rd. He wrote his car off and nearly did the same to himself.

While operating in the Valley, checkpoints have apprehended a large number of disqualified or suspended drivers. Please remember, if you are forbidden to drive and you are caught, you will also lose your car.

BURGLARIES:

George St Oates Street Stokes Valley Rd Fenchurch Grove Delaney Drive Raukawa Street Hanson Grove

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