Senior Constable Don Allan's monthly newsletter
Hi Neighbours,
Don comments the residential & vehicle crime incidents reported to police throughout May increased by 46 % compared to April.
Of note, some of our local residents have reported a suspicious male wearing a high vis vest, riding a lime scooter around our neighbourhoods scoping properties. If you see this activity occurring call police immediately on 111.
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Don's community policing team have been extremely productive dealing with a spate of shoplifting from our local supermarket.
We are all pretty aware of the ongoing, constant problems there.
There's more positive info in the newletter in regard to this situation
There's an important community notice for a public meeting on 4th July focusing on safety where Don welcomes all to discuss what can be done to address these local concerns.
In attendance will be our MP, Police, Onehunga Community patrol, Neighbourhood support etc.
see page 4 for time and venue.
The streets in Onehunga with multiple incident during May 2024 were:
Onehunga Mall (10 incidents) 7 x burgs, 3 x stolen vehicles Princes St ( 7 incidents) 3 x burgs, 3 x theft ex-car, 1 x stolen
vehicle
Captain Springs Rd (4 incidents) 2 x burgs, 2 x theft ex-car Waitangi Road (3 Incidents) 3 x burgs
Mt Smart Rd ( 3 incidents) 3 x burgs
Spring St (3 incidents) 2 x burgs, 1 x stolen vehicle
Moana Ave (3 incidents) 1 x burg, 2 x theft ex-car
Arthur St (3 incidents) 2 x theft ex-car, 1 x stolen vehicle Symonds St (2 incidents) 2 x burgs
Victoria St (2 incidents) 1 x burg, 1 theft ex-car
Felix St (2 incidents) 1 x burg, 1 stolen vehicle.
Stay safe & please pass the newsletter on to help spread the word.
Regards
Colleen
Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
🎉 2026 is almost here!
We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?
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10.3% Yes! New Year, New Me
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20.2% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
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69.4% Nah - not for me
Witnesses sought in relation to mass disorder on K-Road Auckland
Police are appealing to the public for any footage they may have of the mass disorder that occurred on Karangahape Road in Auckland in the early hours of Sunday 28 December.
Emergency services were called to the disorder around 3.41am where it is estimated around over 50 people were present.
A Police investigation is underway after there were three serious assaults on and around Karangahape Road during the mass disorder.
A portal has been set up to allow the public to upload any footage they have of the disorder and the serious assaults.
The portal is https://dahr.nc3.govt.nz/
Police have arrested one person but are asking for help to identify and locate others involved.
• Around 4:15am there was a serious assault outside the Crown Bar on Queen Street.
A 33-year-old man received serious injuries and was hospitalised.
The offender is still unknown, and the Police file number is 251228/4647.
• Around 4:30am there was another serious assault on a Cobden Steet just off Karangahape Road.
A 27-year-old man received serious injuries and was hospitalised.
The offender is still unknown, and the Police file number is 251228/4462.
• Around 5am there was third serious assault at the Mobil Service Station on the corner or Karangahape Road and Ponsonby Road.
A 46-year-old man received serious injuries and was hospitalised.
A 21-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
He has been bailed to appear in court again on 16 January 2026.
The Police file number is 251228/4774.
Police would like to speak to anyone who has witnessed or filmed the assaults.
Witnesses can call Police directly on 105.
Please quote one of the above file numbers.
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.
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