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Arrest Made In Kaitaia
Constable Tui Baker, Kaitaia Police:
One person has
been arrested in relation to a vandalism incident
that
occurred in Kaitaia on Friday, 30
September.
The incident was reported to Police around
3.15pm that day, when a pou orongo
that was erected as a
reflection of the community's culture was
damaged.
Following an appeal, Police received valuable
information from members of the
public and local iwi,
which helped in locating the offender.
A 61-year-old male has now been arrested and charged with Intentional Damage.
He is due to appear in the Kaitaia District Court on 5 October.
Police would like to thank the
local community for their cooperation, and for
coming
forward with information.
Orongo represents unity and
peace, and is this community's taonga, and we
are
thankful to have apprehended the person responsible
for desecrating
it.
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