Police desk

January 31 HONEY was reported stolen from beehives on Kaitieke Rd, Raurimu.

February 1 TAUMARUNUI police gave advice in a tenancy dispute.

February 2 FOUR drivers were spoken to by Taumarunui police during a drink drive operation. Three people were forbidden to drive as a result of being over the legal alcohol limit.

February 3 TAUMARUNUI police assisted with a mental health patient. A PERSON reported being threatened at a Taumarunui business.

February 4 POLICE warned a man for acting threateningly towards Ministry of Social Development staff in Taumarunui.

February 7 A DRIVER was killed when their vehicle crashed through a fence in Piriaka.

POLICE were called to nine family harm episodes in Taumarunui between January 31 and February 7.

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