New Lynn/Kelston Community Patrol

19/06/2026

Who is going to join the Photo Scavenger hunt?
Come down to Memorial Square, New Lynn

19/06/2026

Car crash Clark Street.
Avoid the Clark St bridge/Transit hub end as a serious crash has occurred with ambulance in attendance.
Lanes restricted so will take a while to resolve.

30/05/2026

Have you seen Jin
Please report all relevant info

Police are working to locate Jin Zhong, who has a warrant for his arrest and is wanted by Police.

Zhong, 39, is wanted for failing to appear in court and is known to frequent the wider Tāmaki Makaurau areas.

It’s believed he is actively avoiding Police.

If you have seen him or have any information that may assist in locating him, please update us online now or call 105.

Please use the reference number 241230/7265.

Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

30/05/2026

Emergency alert testing

30/05/2026

Current SCAM alert

Police are urging members of the public to be aware of an online scam targeting people interested in attending fitness sessions in Auckland.

Victims have reported seeing Tai Chi classes being advertised on Facebook and asking them to register their interest.

After completing the online form the victims are contacted, usually via WhatsApp, and being instructed to download an app which is claimed to be used to book classes.

Once downloaded this app allows the scammers to access the victims bank accounts.
Multiple victims have reported losing large sums of money.

Police are advising the public to be aware of this scam and to not engage with anyone over WhatsApp about downloading apps onto their phone.

Anyone who would like to report an instance of this occurring or has information about those responsible is asked to update Police online now or call 105 using the reference number 260527/5473.

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

30/05/2026

Shoplifter didn't get far .....

25/05/2026

Have you seen Rogan?

Have you seen Rogan Hare-Huru?

Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of Rogan Hare-Huru who has a warrant for his arrest.

The 30-year-old is wanted in relation to a violent offence and is actively avoiding Police.

Hare-Huru is believed to be in the Waitematā area.

If you know his whereabouts, or have information which could help us find him, please call 105 and provide file number 260427/2719.

Information can also be provided anonymously via crime stoppers on 0800 555 111.

24/05/2026

To keep a patrol up and running we need help with funding for key items such as petrol, uniform and equipment.
One way to help is to fund through sponsorship. We wish to thank our primary sponsor New Lynn Memorial RSA for their generosity & the opportunity to work with you.
In turn as a community team we support the ongoing great work by the RSA team.

23/05/2026

Can you help identify these people?