Graffiti problem

Ruapehu Bulletin, Volume 14, Issue 669, 14 January 1997, Page 3

Graffiti problem

Waimarino • Police have had a number of complaints over the last week of graffiti. Business premises, public toilet blocks, and even the Big Carrot has been tagged. Police would like to hear from anyone who has information about the tagging or who knows the identity of the person responsible. • On Monday morning a house in Foyle Street was entered through a window, but nothing was taken. • About 3am on Thursday morning a complaint was received of a noisy party in Miro street, Ohakune The occupants of a house reduced the noise level when spoken to by Police. • Police have also received a number of complaints from local business people in Raetihi. Numerous children have been riding their bicycles along the footpath outside shops, causing some concern for the safety of the elderly and young alike. "We would like parents to ensure that their children behave responsibly when riding a bicycle in public," said a police spokesman. • On Friday afternoon a elderly man walking from Wellington to Auckland had his green raincoat stolen while in Ohakune, • On Saturday morning there was hit & run motor vehicle crash in Goldfinch Street. The driver of a blue Datsun collided with a grey Nissan. The driver of the blue Datsun then drove off without stopping. No one was injured and Police are continuing with their enquiries. • On Saturday afternoon Police attended a vehicle crash south of Raetihi on SH4. A Wanganui man has been . arrested and charged with careless driving causing injury. Waiouru • On Tuesday of last week Police pursued a stolen vehicle for 30km south from Waiouru. The stolen car crashed and three youths ran off but were apprehended a short distance from the car. All three have been charged. The driver has also been charged with reckless driving, failing to stop, and driving without a licence. • The theft of two sweatshirts from a house in Waiouru was reported on Tuesday evening. One was branded Nike and the other Billabong.