Wanaka hit by spate of burglaries

Wanaka police are appealing to the public for any information around a spate of burglaries and thefts involving  vehicles and properties in the Northlake and Aubrey Rd area.

Senior Sergeant Miriam Reddington said police have received eight reports of burglaries occurring overnight and would like to hear from anyone in the Northlake, Aubrey and Outlet roads or Hidden Hills areas who may have CCTV which could assist the investigations.

Initial enquiries indicated the offending was largely been opportunistic, with the offender or offenders entering vehicles and properties which had been left unlocked, she said.

Senior Sergeant Reddington said basic security measures could significantly reduce the likelihood of theft or burglary occurring.

This included making sure your home, including garages and garden sheds, and vehicles are always locked when not in use and valuables are removed or out of sight.

There are a range of other measures you can take to make your property safe and less appealing to burglars:

  •     Consider investing in an alarm system, or getting sensor lights fitted.
  •     Always lock your vehicles when you leave them and take your keys with you when you leave your vehicle.
  •     Any boats or vehicles on the property should be disabled so they can’t be moved or towed away.
  •     Put away all tools and ladders, don’t leave them out and available for use.
  •     Keep your trees and shrubs trimmed so they don’t offer hiding places for burglars.
     

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