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CCTV cameras installed by local organisations enabled Police to recently identify and charge a man in relation to three car thefts, two burglaries on the Hibiscus Coast and wilful damage.
The offending happened on July 22 and involved significant damage to Silverdale Rugby Club and a nearby shop on Silverdale Street.
A Police spokesperson says there was no forensic evidence located at the scene but using footage from the high quality CCTV at the rugby club, and from cameras installed in Silverdale, Police were able to identify the person allegedly responsible.
The alleged offender is a 38-year-old man who will appear in Manukau District Court on September 20. Police have also linked the suspect to further offending across Auckland.
“We encourage all businesses where possible to install cameras. If you want advice on this, contact your local Police station,” the spokesperson says.
Cameras funded by the Silverdale Area Business Association, and some installed by individual businesses, have been in operation in the town centre for several years.
Business association Destination Orewa Beach surveyed its members about installing a network of cameras in Orewa town centre, but, last year, failed to get the 51 percent support required to proceed.
Destination Orewa has said that the issue may be revisited in future.
