Bay crimes to feature on TV

A series of suspicious fires in Papamoa which have caused millions of dollars' worth of damage will feature on crime show Police Ten-7 this evening.

A bridge being built as part of the TEL project and a portaloo in Monticello Key were among the targets of fire bug or bugs in the area.


A spate of arson attacks in Papamoa will feature on the crime show Police Ten-7 tonight.

'Anyone who might be able to assist with this investigation is encouraged to watch the appeal at 7.30pm on TV2.”

Bay of Plenty Police are also turning to the show in the hope of identifying the person responsible for an attack on a woman in Rotorua earlier this month.

The attack, which is believed to have been sexually motivated, happened around 6.40pm on Saturday, May 2, on Wharenui Road, between Te Ngae Road and Reeve Road.

Police say the woman was pushed to the ground and knocked unconscious.

'When she came to, she managed to fight back, causing the attacker to run off along Te Ngae Road.”

Information can also be provided to Rotorua Police on: 07 348 0099.

Alternatively, information can be left anonymously via Crimestoppers on: 0800 555 111.

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