Please attribute to Auckland City East Acting Area Commander Inspector Rachel Dolheguy:
Auckland City East Police have made an arrest following a burglary on Dunkerron Avenue.
Thanks to the property’s security system, including CCTV, sensor lighting and an alarm system, Police were alerted to the suspicious activity early.
A Police team, including a delta unit, responded around 2.30am early this morning, Friday, 7 April.
Delta tracked the offender to a property on Wapiti Avenue, 800 meters from the burgled property.
The offender was located hiding up a tree on another property and was taken into custody.
A 30-year-old man is due to appear in Auckland District Court on Saturday, 8 April on burglary charges.
This is a good example of someone that had a well-secured house, with good security measures, which allowed Police to respond fast and apprehend the offender.
Police remind people to:
• Lock your doors and windows.
• Record the serial numbers of expensive electronic items and photograph these and other valuables.
• Keep valuables out of sight.
• Install an alarm system, and get sensor lights fitted.
• Keep garden sheds and garages locked when not in use.
• Keep hedges or plants around doors and windows well-trimmed, don't give the burglar a place to hide.
• Join or form a neighbourhood support group.
If you witness any suspicious activity, please contact Police on 105 if it’s after the fact, or 111 if it’s happening now.
ENDS
Issued by Police Media Centre