Graffiti Busters and Community Patrol
Have you seen any graffiti around Ōmokoroa recently? I can’t say I have but a few wheelie tire marks have appeared on some of the roads recently.
Our Graffiti Busters might be challenged to remove those but it would seem as though they are successful on removing other graffiti if we can’t see any. Or maybe the Community Patrol is having a deterrent effect? The Patrol continues to monitor anti-social behaviours around the Ōmokoroa peninsula as well as Plummers Point, Whakamārama and Pahoia.
Quite often the Patrol will come across vehicles parked in unusual places or in otherwise suspicious circumstances and note the appropriate details. It is sad to see the occasional ‘rough sleepers’ in cars parked up somewhere, but it’s a shame that they don’t park closer to toilet facilities to protect the environment. The Patrol also comes across small groups of people loitering or walking the streets at strangely odd hours of the night. Details of unusual behaviours being noted for future reference.
There have been a couple of thefts of caravans recently so it is a good idea for caravan/trailer owners to consider wheel locks, towball locks and/or chained to something substantial as security measures if the van can’t be stored securely. There have also been a few occasions of vehicles dumped at the gravel pit – either obvious wrecks or no number plates or notes of ‘stolen’ left inside. There is a lot of traffic passing by the gravel pit, so if anyone sees incidents inprogress please note registration numbers or take a photo. It might be perfectly innocent – or maybe not. Also, if you are travelling late at night keep a watch out for would-be thieves. Then, depending on the circumstances, contact the Police on 111 (if it’s happening now), 105 (if it’s already happened) or Crimestoppers.
Police recently advised that they are holding a quantity of stolen goods following a series of arrests. If you have been a recent victim of household theft or items stolen from vehicles contact the Greerton Police on 105.
Our Neighbourhood Support group is still looking for Street Coordinators in the newer areas of Ōmokoroa. If you can make the time to serve your community please consider this role and contact Cathy on 021 704 686 to join up.