Op shops and the volunteers who run them provide a lot of assistance to the community from the money they raise through selling used clothing and property.

In his latest Whitianga Police Report sergeant Andrew Morrison says their work should be appreciated and not undermined by thieves who target items left at their door-steps.

'Last week a woman stole $6 to $7 worth of clothing as she walked around the shop and then walked off when approached by the volunteers,” says Andrew.

'If you need help there are numerous agencies in our community that can help people so that they don't have to resort to theft – just ask.”

ARRESTS:

Whitianga Police made one arrest last week.

March 10 – 1 x 22-year-old local man for Breach of Bail x4.

DOMESTIC INCIDENTS

Whitianga Police attended three domestic incidents last week.

A couple arguing about their relationship at a Seascape Avenue address On the March 8 were separated to calm the situation, while also that day a young working couple from a South Highway address argued about child care issues.

On March 13, a young girl who had been staying with her aunty started to argue with her at a SH25 address and alternative accommodation was found.

OTHER INCIDENTS:

On March 10 two children's scooters were stolen from where they were hidden in bushes near the Moewai Park Road school bus stop.

A Meriads brand bicycle was unlawfully taken from a Buffalo Beach Road address on March 12, while on March 13 a car on Rees Avenue had the rear quarter window smashed and a navigator device stolen from the glovebox.

A burnt out vehicle was stolen from a tow yard on Dakota Drive on March 14.

TRAFFIC:

Whitianga Police apprehended zero drunk drivers last week.