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Vol 48, No 45
Te Aihe flies in the gulf
America’s Cup defender Emirates Team New Zealand’s AC75 has been spotted several days now training off our coast and has been seen flying off Bucklands Beach, Howick Beach and Beachlands. The foiling Times photo Wayne Martin monohull in the team’s familiar red, black and grey livery has been given the Maori name ‘Te Aihe’ (Dolphin).
Daylight robbery By JIM BIRCHALL
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brazen daylight robbery, the second similar incident in the past month, occurred at Meadowlands on Saturday. According to a witness who did not want to be named, up to five Caucasian teenagers, four male and a female, approached a middle aged man in the vicinity of Countdown inside the mall. The man was carrying a bag containing his wallet, along with
groceries and cigarettes he had recently purchased, when it was snatched. The offenders fled into the car park where, what the informant believes to be two male Polynesian accomplices were waiting in a silver 3 Series BMW, leaving the scene a short time later. Another male involved in the incident was seen re-entering the mall’s foyer to collect the female suspect. The witness believes the offenders may be the same teenagers
reported to be involved in violence and intimidation-related crimes throughout the eastern area. The person believes the group is organised and was targeting people who had recently used the ASB ATM adjacent to Countdown, however this is purely speculation at this stage. Sergeant Tim Riley, acting response manager, Counties Manukau East Police, confirmed officers had attended an incident in Somerville at 5.20pm on Saturday November 9. Police were called fol-
lowing a report of a theft at Meadowlands Shopping Centre. The victim was approached by a group of people, described as teenagers. The group spoke with the victim before grabbing a shopping bag, containing a wallet, before fleeing to a nearby vehicle. “Police were called soon after and responded to the location,” he said. “A number of area enquiries were also conducted. Our investigation is still ongoing into this incident and
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at this stage no arrests have been made.” Howick Local board member Bo Burns witnessed an incident with similarities to Saturday’s on October 28, where an Asian woman’s bag was snatched by some young offenders. Burns gave chase in her own car and advised police of the offenders’ location. ■■ Police encourage witnesses to call police on 105. They can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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