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7 days ago

Appeal for information following burglaries: Christchurch

The Team from Canterbury Police

Police investigating a stolen trailer and motorcycles in the Christchurch area are seeking help from the public.

On Monday 15 December, Police received a report that the trailer [pictured] had been stolen sometime overnight on Sunday 14 December, from an address on Kairua Road in Hornby.

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Police investigating a stolen trailer and motorcycles in the Christchurch area are seeking help from the public.

On Monday 15 December, Police received a report that the trailer [pictured] had been stolen sometime overnight on Sunday 14 December, from an address on Kairua Road in Hornby.

The trailer - registration U110C - was then used in a burglary of four motorcycles from an address on Almond Lane, Prebbleton on Monday 15 December.

Police have since located the trailer and are now needing the public’s assistance to try find where the trailer has been or who may have been driving the vehicle towing it.

If you have any information regarding the thefts or the trailers movements from Sunday 14 December, around 4pm, onwards please contact Police.

Information can be provided through 105, either online or over the phone, please use reference number: 251215/1054.

Alternatively, you can make a report anonymously though Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111, using the same reference number.

15 days ago

Do you recognise these men?

The Team from Canterbury Police

Christchurch Police are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the two males pictured.

Police would like to speak to these two males in relation to an incident that occurred on Wainoni Road on 31 October.

If you recognise these people or have any information, please contact Police on … View more
Christchurch Police are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the two males pictured.

Police would like to speak to these two males in relation to an incident that occurred on Wainoni Road on 31 October.

If you recognise these people or have any information, please contact Police on 105, either over the phone or online, referencing file number 251031/1056.

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15 days ago

Have you seen Rowena?

The Team from Canterbury Police

Police are urgently appealing for sightings of Rowena, 39, reported missing from Christchurch.

She was reported missing to Police on 22 October 2025, and was last seen on 14 August 2025. Rowena hasn’t been in contact with her children and her family are worried for her safety.

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Police are urgently appealing for sightings of Rowena, 39, reported missing from Christchurch.

She was reported missing to Police on 22 October 2025, and was last seen on 14 August 2025. Rowena hasn’t been in contact with her children and her family are worried for her safety.

Police investigating her disappearance have identified her as being in Auckland, Tauranga and Christchurch in the recent months prior to her missing person report being made.

If you have seen Rowena, or have any information regarding her whereabouts, please contact us immediately.
You can contact us via 105 either over the phone or online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking “Update Report” and referencing file number 251022/9026.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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17 days ago

Appeal for information following suspicious approach: Waimakariri

The Team from Canterbury Police

Police in Waimakariri appealing for the public's assistance following a suspicious approach on Woodend Beach.

The incident happened around 11am on Friday.

Police are wanting to speak with a man in relation to the incident. He is thought to be in his 50s or 60s and owns a small dog.

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Police in Waimakariri appealing for the public's assistance following a suspicious approach on Woodend Beach.

The incident happened around 11am on Friday.

Police are wanting to speak with a man in relation to the incident. He is thought to be in his 50s or 60s and owns a small dog.

Sergeant Florent Chargelegue said nobody was injured, but a woman was shaken after being approached by a man on the beach.

"We would like to hear from the gentleman involved, or anyone else who can help us piece together what happened.

“We’re reminding the public to be aware of their surroundings and to call Police on 111 if they feel unsafe or notice anything suspicious.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police via 105, using the reference number 251205/6643.

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21 days ago

Do you recognise this person?

The Team from Canterbury Police

Police are seeking the public’s help to identify the person pictured in these images.

We believe they may be able to assist us with our enquiries into scrap metal thefts from a commercial premises in Chapmans Road, Woolston on Thursday 27 November.

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Police are seeking the public’s help to identify the person pictured in these images.

We believe they may be able to assist us with our enquiries into scrap metal thefts from a commercial premises in Chapmans Road, Woolston on Thursday 27 November.

If this is you, or you know who this person is, please update us through 105 either online or over the phone.

Please use the reference number 251128/0062.
Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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