Wow what’s happening in our town? Over the last two weeks alone, there have been 59 offences or incidents that police have attended. This is a marked increase on what was previously being reported during winter and spring.
Last two weeks include but not limited to :
• Attempted Unlawful Taking of Motor Vehicle = 11
• Unlawful Taking of Motor Vehicle = 2
• Burglary = 11
• Theft = 4
• Family Harm incidents = 6
The attempts by offenders to steal your vehicles have definitely increased and have been happening all over the town. Some have been from vehicles parked on the street during the day, typically around the CBD – James St, Bankart St, Stewart St, and Cliff St.
There were also at least eight attempts on vehicles parked in driveways on Upper Wainui Rd, with one being successful, and four attempted on vehicles on Lorenzen Bay Rd, all on the same night/morning. The vehicle that was successfully stolen from Upper Wainui Rd was then used to smash through the front of Raglan Roast West store.
Crime Prevention advice – lock your vehicles even when they are in your driveway, and especially overnight. If you can, garage your vehicles overnight. Use steering wheel locks. Offenders will see the steering wheel lock and will go to the next vehicle that does not have one. If you must leave your vehicle in the driveway overnight, use security lighting and seriously consider installing CCTV security cameras.
Stay safe Raglan, look out for one another and be good to each other. Enjoy Christmas and the holidays.
From Linda, Raewyn, and Andrew –Your Raglan Police Team.
