REPORT

Wednesday November 28.

■ Overnight a Rifle Range Rd address was burgled and 40 to 50 plants were stolen. Over the last month police have received multiple reports of plant thefts around town. Police are seeking information from the community. Thursday November 29

■ A male pedestrian was stuck by an unidentified motor vehicle at Tauranga Rd near Heath Road. The vehicle did not stop. The pedestrian sustained injuries consisting of a suspected broken wrist and fractured ribs. Police are seeking witnesses or anyone with information.

Friday November 30

■ A new house purchaser contacted police after discovering a hidden room within the shed of his Tauranga Road property. The concealed room was found behind a wall and shelving units which had been fabricated to conceal it behind a hidden door. Police examined the room and made enquiries with the previous owner confirming that it was an old cannabis grow room and not something more sinister.

■ Police stopped a Waihi male driving at Kenny St. He was known to be a disqualified driver after a recent serious traffic conviction. His vehicle was impounded for 28 days. He will be appearing in court charged with driving while disqualified.

■ A Mackay St residential property was burgled overnight. A shed and vehicle were entered and various property items were stolen including a meat from the freezer, tools, a Navman GPS and sunglasses. The shed and vehicle were left unsecured. Saturday December 1

■ A Waihi male was arrested and charged for trespass after returning to New World Waihi having been previously warned to stay away from their premises. Sunday December 2

■ A vehicle parked at a Mackay St property was unlawfully entered overnight. Fishing gear and a 20L petrol container were stolen. Police are investigating.

■ A garage at a Gladstone Road property was burgled overnight. Entry was gained by forcing a window. A television and stereo equipment were stolen. Police are investigating.

Police Crime Prevention Advice for the week: Christmas and New Year are fast approaching and hopefully you get time to take a break and spend some relaxation time with family and friends. The holiday period is also known as The Silly Season for good reason because of the alcohol fuelled stupidity that goes on this time of year. After reading this week’s police report you could be forgiven for thinking the season has already started! A reminder that if you’re heading out for a night on the town and intend to drink alcohol, ‘Plan B4 U Party’ and make arrangements for alternative transport — Do Not Drive. Remember to drink responsibly, eat food and drink plenty of water to off-set the negative effects of alcohol. Look after your mates and be considerate to others. Police will have extra staff in the area over the busy period and will be monitoring the situation closely.

■ 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.