Police have dealt with incidents of family harm, assault, and theft this past week. 

A 46-year-old male was arrested following a family harm incident in Alexandra on Thursday (June 19). 

He has been bailed to appear in the Alexandra District Court on June 26, said Sergeant Adam Elder, acting area response manager for Alexandra.

A 30-year-old male was arrested following a serious assault in Alexandra on June 16 and was bailed to appear in the Alexandra District Court this week (Thursday June 26).

Police attended a motor vehicle collision on Roxburgh Road East, Roxburgh, on Sunday (June 22) after a 17-year-old driver lost control of their vehicle and collided with a power pole.

“There were no injuries to the driver and enquiries are continuing,” Sergeant Elder said.

At about 3pm that same day Police were notified of a female unlawfully entering a vehicle on Ashworth Street.

“Police are still investigating this matter but would like to take the opportunity to remind locals to lock their vehicles,” Sergeant Elder said. 

“Police would also like to speak to members of the public that may have seen this female or who may have noticed property missing from their own vehicles.”

Anyone with information should ring 105 and quote reference number 250623/618.

“We urge the community to look out for each other and report any suspicious activity they see no matter how small or unimportant they think it may be,” Sergeant Elder said.

If you see anything suspicious happening around vehicles or within the community, please contact 111 immediately, he said.

Sergeant Elder provided the following tips to prevent your vehicle becoming a target: 

• Remove any valuables from your vehicle that may attract thieves.
• Park in off-street parking or a well-lit area.
• Invest in a steering lock, wheel clamp, or other theft prevention devices.
• Install CCTV around your home and in your car; this could also include dashcam.

To report a theft or attempted theft after it has occurred, contact Police online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking “Update Report” or call 105.

Call 111 when you need an emergency response from police, fire or ambulance.

Call *555 to report road incidents that are urgent but not life-threatening.

To make an anonymous crime report contact Crime Stoppers.