1122 days ago

Serious assault at Bexley Park

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Police are asking for help from the community to find the person responsible for a stabbing in Bexley Park on Monday 14 November.

A man was found with multiple stab wounds at around 6.20am near the Pages Road entrance to the park where he was walking his dog, he was taken to hospital and remains in a critical condition.

Police assure Bexley Park residents that this matter is being taken extremely seriously and patrols have been set up in the area for this community. They also share gratitude for the patience these residents have shown while Police continue to conduct enquiries. If any suspicious behaviour is seen at this time, it's best to report this immediately by calling 111.

'We believe someone will know who is responsible and we need to hear from them.' shares Detective Inspector Nicola Reeves.

Can you help?
- Police are appealing to motorists with dashcams who were in the areas of Pages Road or Anzac Drive around this time to come forward.
- Anyone who may have seen suspicious activity in the area on Monday, particularly from 4am, is urged to contact Police.
- The community may have seen the offender in the area immediately after the assault so are asked to also get in contact.

If you have information that may assist Police, this can be provided by calling 105, quoting file number 221114/3294. You can also report online at www.police.govt.nz... using 'Update My Report', or anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Secure your homes over summer

The Team from New Zealand Police

Police are reminding people to keep their homes secure during the summer months.

Inspector Glenda Barnaby, Christchurch Area Prevention manager, says daytime burglaries are just as common as nightime burglaries.
“Burglaries can be committed at any time of the day, and coming into warmer months there is more opportunity for thieves."
"Although a majority of burglaries involve forced entry through windows and doors, we are starting to see more incidents at insecure premises. Police deal with cases where burglaries are committed in broad daylight, sometimes even while the victim is at home. Good weather means open doors and windows, which makes homes more vulnerable to burglars.”

Inspector Barnaby says there’s a few things people can do to reduce their changes of a burglary being committed.
⚠️ If you’re going outside for gardening, relaxing in the sun, or working in the garage, take a moment to lock your doors and secure your windows first.
⚠️ Do the same at night when you go to bed - keep your doors and windows secure and close your curtains. Fitting window stays means you can get a breeze coming through, while keeping your windows secure.
⚠️ Get to know your neighbours - let them know if you’re going away and look out for one another.”

If you see any suspicious activity, people or vehicles in your neighbourhood, don't hesitate to contact Police.
If you witness or suspect any illegal activity, please call 111 if it is happening now, or make a report through 105 either online or over the phone, if it is after the fact.

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