Stokes Valley Community Constable
May 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:

The Valley has had a total of three burglaries for April, with two being committed during daylight hours and one committed at night. As in previous months, cash and playstations were targeted.

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 your property on if your name is on it.

THEFT EX-CAR:

This offence is rearing it 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 stepped up targeting speedsters in our area. Also Boyracers and trail-bikers (possibly unlicensed) in our area seem to have increased in numbers and they appear intent on drawing attention to themselves by dropping wheelies around the town. Please if you witness this behaviour ring the Police!

Just a reminder to these people that the instant fines now a very heavy. If you are unlicensed or you breach the conditions of your licence, it's a $400.00 fine. So don't grizzle when you get caught

Two young trail bikers were caught recently along with three boyracers. No warnings were given and each person walked away with several hundred dollars worth of fines.

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

LOST AND FOUND

I have had a couple of religious compact discs and nice piece of jewellery handed to the office.

Keith Wright
Community Constable
Stokes Valley