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spate of car break-ins in Howick has brought a rebuke from police about people leaving valuables in their cars. Chris Barry, Counties Manukau East Area Prevention Manager told the Times police are disappointed and concerned that “many people in the community” are not taking responsibility for vehicle crime prevention. “Many of the crimes that are being reported could be avoided if people removed valuables and locked their cars securely,” he said. “When a thief breaks into a vehicle and steals something valuable it creates incentive for them to return and keep offending in the area. "We have seen some significant spates of thefts from vehicles
recently including three offences in the vicinity of Fencible Drive last week.” In an unrelated incident police arrested a 25-year-old female and have charged her with unlawful taking and burglary after a vehicle was reported stolen from Cook Street, Howick, over the weekend. “The disappointing aspect is that many of the vehicle offences could be prevented if car owners removed all valuables, ensured their car was secure and used a steering lock or alarm on older model vehicles,” Barry said. This is aggravated by the fact that offenders will often return to areas they know to be “easy targets” to reoffend. As a result of vehicle offending,
victims have had to replace cars and possessions, cancel bank cards and driver licences, repair damaged windows and ignitions and make police reports and insurance claims. “Victims of vehicle crime experience significant cost and inconvenience so we want to prevent this crime being from committed or enabled through poor security,” Barry said. “Police are working hard to prevent victimisation and we have increased patrols in crime locations and are following leads to apprehend offenders who have committed offences. However we need the community’s help to keep them safe.” Tradies such as builders and electricians need to utilise secure
parking or have a quality car alarm fitted, he said. “It is also essential that tradies lock their vehicles securely when working on jobs or sites as their vehicles are a magnet for offenders,” said Barry. Police are asking the public to be vigilant and take the time to increase security at their property and keep a lookout for any suspicious activity. “If someone sees someone behaving suspiciously they should phone 111 immediately.” ■ Information regarding vehicle related offending or people receiving or offering to sell stolen property should be reported to their local Police Station. Alternatively information can be reported anonymously on Crimestoppers 0800 555-111.
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