Inspector Renée Perkins, Area Commander, Kāpiti-Mana:

Porirua Police and Māori Wardens are increasing patrols after several incidents of damage and theft at local schools.

On Monday evening, 21 April, buildings and vehicles at two schools in Porirua East suffered over $32,000 worth of damage.

Agencies, along with the wider community have come together in support, repairs are under way and security guards will be in place across the long weekend.

I want to thank the community for offering their support as this Police investigation continues.

Police believe this happened between 9pm and 11:30pm on Monday, and while we have good lines of inquiry as to who was responsible, we are still looking for information from the public which could help.

We urge anyone with information to contact Police online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking "Update Report" or by calling 105 and quoting file number 250422/8244.

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