Appeal for information: Birkenhead aggravated burglary
Police are appealing for information from the public following an aggravated burglary in Birkenhead yesterday afternoon.
At around 1.35pm, it was reported three people entered a pawnbrokers on Mokoia Road, smashed display cabinets, and stole various items.
Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Renfree, Waitematā CIB, says the offenders arrived and departed the store in a vehicle that has been confirmed as stolen.
“This group has then driven to Zion Road, Birkenhead where they abandoned that car and left in a second stolen car.”
Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Renfree says Police located that second vehicle abandoned in Potter Avenue, Northcote, and it is believed the offenders left Potter Avenue in a third vehicle.
“We are continuing to make enquiries in order to locate those responsible and hold them to account. We are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time and may have seen these people or any of the vehicles involved in this incident, to get in touch.”
Police would also like to hear from anyone who may have relevant dashcam or CCTV footage from Mokoia Road, Zion Road, Birkenhead Avenue, Pupuke Road, Releigh Road or Potter Avenue, including anyone who filmed the initial aggravated burglary in Birkenhead.
Anyone who has information which may assist is asked to please contact Police via 105 and quote file number 251001/7961.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
A Christmas Carol at Glenfield Library
Come and enjoy the festive spirit and warm community vibes.
Tomorrow, 4:30pm-5:30pm, everyone is welcome.
Let’s sing together and spread the joy of Christmas throughout the community.
Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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41.5% Yes
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33.6% Maybe?
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24.9% No
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