WAIHI POLICE

Tuesday November 20

■ A Waihi male was lucky to receive a warning after police discovered that he had been consuming alcohol in breach of his bail conditions.

■ Waihi Police assisted Paeroa staff to arrest a Te Aroha male at a Menzies Place, Paeroa address. The male arrived at the address in breach of his bail conditions and allegedly began smashing property and seriously assaulted a female.

Wednesday November 21

■ Police attended two burglaries, one at Fyfe Road, Waihi Beach and a second at Old Waitekauri Road, Waikino. In the latter burglary an axe, a fuel container and meat were stolen.

■ A Waihi woman was arrested for obstruction and assault after an altercation at a Moresby Avenue address. While a council noise control officer attempted to seize audio equipment the female allegedly intervened ignoring police warnings and assaulted the noise control officer.

Friday November 23

■ Police are investigating a poaching incident at Golden Cross Road where a deer was shot on private property in close proximity to housing and without permission of the land owner.

Saturday November 24

■ Two Athenree woman received warnings regarding an incident involving a minor assault and a trespass matter.

■ A generator was stolen overnight from the rear of a ute at Golden Valley Road address. Police are investigating.

■ Two lawn mowers were stolen from a padlocked shed at an isolated Ngatitangata Road property. Police are investigating.

A Waihi female was served with a summons for theft relating to a historic petrol drive off from Caltex Paeroa.

■ Waihi Police are interested in any information relating to crime. For non-urgent matters or enquiries contact Police 24/7 on 0800 780 101 (ask for the Crime Reporting Line) or to remain anonymous call Crimestoppers 0800 555 111; or visit the Waihi Police Station during public counter open hours Monday to Friday 8:30am to 3pm. For urgent matters call 111 and ask for police.