Quiet week in Whitianga

Whitianga police reports a very quiet week.

Excellent to see no domestics reported this week and a reminder to take some time out if you are arguing around in circles with your partner.

Omly three people were caught driving without wearing seatbelts just before Easter in Whitianga. Photo: file.

Four bicycles stolen from around town this week and a burglary reported in Cooks Beach, please secure your valuables and make it as hard as possible for criminals to steal your stuff.

A lot of found property still being reported in our area.

Firstly please take care and hold on to your stuff, but if you do lose something valuable let us know as someone may have handed it in.

ARRESTS:

No arrests this week.

OCCURRENCES:

No domestic incidents attended this week.

On the 23rd a mountain bike was stolen from beside a garden shed at a Springbok Avenue address, while on the 26th 2 bicycles were stolen from a garage at a Cook Drive address.

Also on the 26th a Specialised Roubaix bicycle was stolen from a vehicle roof rack on Joan Gaskell Drive.

A garage was burgled at an Oyster drive, Cooks Beach address on the 26th with an 8hp Yamaha outboard motor, petrol and fishing gear stolen.

TRAFFIC:

No drunk drivers apprehended this week.

On the 22nd a moments inattention by a driver heading into town from Matarangi resulted in a moderate crash when she turned into the path of another driver, thinking the way was clear.

Thankfully no one was injured. Please concentrate when driving.

Another pleasing result related to only three seatbelt offences detected this week with an operation in place to target people not wearing their seatbelts just prior to Easter.

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