Police investigating numerous reports of cars being interfered with in Lake Hāwea are seeking the public’s help to identify the man captured in this CCTV footage.

We believe he may be able to assist us with our enquiries into the break-ins, which were reported between midnight Saturday 17 January and 5am Sunday 18 January.

If you recognise this man, please contact Police on 105 now.

Please quote file number 260118/4376.

Eight cars were attempted to be broken into, including one vehicle that was stolen - and later recovered by Police.

The streets the cars were tampered with were parked on Capell Avenue, Paradise Place, Hewson Crescent, Little Maude Avenue, Lakeview Terrace, Grandview Road and Bell Street.

Police are also aware of a vehicle heard doing burnouts and crashing in the area at 4am, where Police were not called.

Information on the incidents can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

Police also remind everyone to lock your vehicle and not to leave any valuable items visible, whether you’re parked on your property or on the road.

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