on the beat

Sustained loss

Warkworth Police are seeking information regarding a vehicle doing burnouts at the intersection of Neville and Alnwick Streets in Warkworth on Sunday December 10, around 1.45pm.

Given the time of day the driving put pedestrians and other road users at risk of serious injury. Police have identified the vehicle, and it has been impounded pursuant to the Land Transport Act.

Enquiries to identify the driver are ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact 105 or Crimestoppers and quote file 231212/2207.

Police say they take this offending seriously, particularly when it puts members of the community at risk. Driving in this manner will not be tolerated and police encourage members of the public to report it via 111.


Digger bucket theft

Warkworth Police are investigating the theft of five digger buckets from a worksite on West Coast Road, Kaipara Flats. This took place on the weekend of December 9 and 10. 

The missing equipment includes a 14 tonne tilt bucket, dig bucket, a ripper and a spade bucket.

Anyone with information in relation to the theft, or the whereabouts of the buckets, is encouraged to call 105 or Crimestoppers and quote file 231211/7103.

Police are reminding trades people to secure their sites and to lock and secure keys for machinery left on site.