Deb Hann in Cambridge Police Station.
Opportunistic burglars do not just target residential properties.
Cambridge has been experiencing a recent spate of construction burglaries and some developments are becoming repeat targets. Construction burglars across Waipā commonly target tradies’ tools left on site, joinery, fittings and fixtures in new builds. The opportunity arises where tools are left inside or when sites may be left insecure or with limited security measures. New developments often do not have a high occupancy rate or other nearby capable guardians to assist with deterrence and detection.
Senior Constable Deb Hann – On the Beat
I strongly encourage those working on construction sites to secure their tools, beyond a locked building. Storing tools in a locked unit or container with alarm and CCTV is preferable. Ensure you record the serial numbers for your power tools, photograph tools and engrave with an identifier to assist with identification if stolen. If you are a member of the community living in a position that overlooks a new subdivision or an early occupier, you would be well placed to identify suspicious activity, especially overnight visitations when no one is likely to be around on legitimate business. As always, dial 111 if offending is in progress and 105 if a burglary is identified sometime later.
Amongst recent arrests, Cambridge Police caught a male following theft, driving and drug offences, and found he was breaching court release conditions. He is remanded in custody pending his next hearing.
Te Awamutu Police stopped two people driving with excess breath alcohol, one driving whilst disqualified. In another incident a male was arrested on family harm assault charges and has appeared in court. Prosecutions are only possible where people who have called 111 to report offending in progress are willing to then step up and make a statement to police about what has occurred to them or what they have witnessed.
Policing is a combined effort and we appreciate the community support.
