Police are appealing for public assistance as they investigate numerous reports of cars being interfered with in Lake Hāwea.
Police have released CCTV and an image of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries into the break-ins, which were reported between midnight on Saturday 17 January and 5am Sunday on 18 January.
If you recognise this man (pictured), please contact Police on 105 now, quoting file number 260118/4376.
“Eight cars were attempted to be broken into, including one vehicle that was stolen – and later recovered by Police,” Police said in a statement.
“The streets the cars were tampered with were parked on Capell Avenue, Paradise Place, Hewson Crescent, Little Maude Avenue, Lakeview Terrace, Grandview Road and Bell Street.
“Police are also aware of a vehicle heard doing burnouts and crashing in the area at 4am, where Police were not called.”
Information on the incidents can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
Police are also reminding residents to lock their vehicles and not leave any valuable items visible, whether parked on private property or on the roadside.
