‘A community is much like a ship; everyone ought to be prepared to take the helm,' wrote Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen in 1882.

In the latest Whitianga Police Report sergeant Andrew Morrison says it was good to see the community coming together to help look after each other during last week's weather emergency.

'Coroglen residents especially checked on each other and helped to clear access, especially in the Rangihau Road area which was severely affected.

'Often we are able to access help for people in need during emergencies so please let us or the council know if you need assistance.”

ARRESTS:

Whitianga Police made three arrests last week.

March 6 – 1 x 44-year-old local man for Wounds with Intent to cause GBH and Assault with a Weapon.

March 11 – 1 x 17-year-old Hamilton man for Driving whilst Disqualified and Careless Driving.

March 12 – 1 x 30-year-old local man for Male Assaults Female.

DOMESTIC INCIDENTS:

Whitianga Police attended one domestic incident last week.

Police were called to an Oyster Drive, Cooks Beach, address where an elderly couple argued and the incident escalated into a small trolley being pushed into the victim.

OTHER INCIDENTS:

Two guests left a Buffalo Beach Road motel on March 9 without paying their bill and police's enquiries are continuing in relation to Obtains by Deception.

Also on March 9, a boat was also broken into on the Waterways off Kupe Drive with fishing gear stolen, whilst also that night two tyres were slashed on a vehicle parked at Ferry Landing.

Cash was stolen from a Hot Water Beach premises on March 10 with positive enquiries relating to security footage obtained.

A tree was cut down on Buffalo Beach Road also on March 10 with suspect enquiries continuing.

A juvenile offender has been referred to Youth Aid for being Unlawfully on Property and Theft of alcohol from an Albert Street premises on March 11.

Then on March 12, a property and car on Eyre Street was broken into with the offender taking a lawnmower, two bicycles and a surfboard and hiding them nearby to pick up later. Thankfully the owner located his property prior to it being picked up.

Anyone with information concerning this burglary or any other offending is being urged to contact police.

TRAFFIC:

Whitianga Police apprehended two drunk drivers last week.

March 9 – 1 x 26-year-old Matarangi woman - 367/250.

March 11 – 1 x 17-year-old Hamilton man - 733/000.