Crimeline: Police hunt Captain America
Police are on the hunt for ‘Captain America’ after an offender dressed as him got a bit carried away with his superhero moves at 2.30am in Camp Street on Sunday, 3 November.
Constable Amanda Shute says Police were called to a fight during which one person involved broke his nose on the ground and another was allegedly punched in the nose causing him to fall backwards onto the road. Both visitors, they were taken to Lakes District Hospital.
“The offender, who was dressed as Captain America, had left before Police arrived,” Shute says. If anyone witnessed the incident and can assist with their inquiries, they’re urged to please contact the Police on 105 quoting, 241103/5431.
Car thieves target Kelvin Heights again
Police are concerned about another spate of car break ins and thefts in the Jardine Park, Oregon Drive, Cedar Drive, Kelvin Grove areas of Kelvin Heights and are urging residents to lock their houses and vehicles and remove any valuables out of view.
Shute says three vehicles have been broken into since Friday (1 November), one was stolen and found later between the Kelvin Heights Golf Course and the nearby Wakatipu Yacht Club. The ignition barrel was damaged in two of the vehicles and another also had the back window smashed in.
Police are asking any residents in the area to check their CCTV footage regularly, if they have it, and Shute says they would like to hear from them. “If you see any suspicious activity or people in the area video footage is a great tool to help Police with our investigation.” People can also report suspicious behaviour either through 111 or through 105.
A local resident alerted the Kelvin Peninsula Community Association on Tuesday to warn residents after a side back window of a car, parked at the intersection of Cedar Drive and Holly Court, was smashed overnight. The post says neighbours were supplying Police with CCTV footage. A post a few days earlier says another car was broken into near Hilton Queenstown.
Joy riders smash into tree
Police are also investigating the unlawful taking of a vehicle and a subsequent crash in Arrowtown between midnight and 3.30am on Friday. The stolen vehicle smashed into a tree with damage caused to both the tree and the vehicle. No further details were available, however, a social media post from the person believed to own the car said she believed it had been stolen by teenagers who allegedly took it for a joy ride crashing into a tree just below the Arrowtown Preschool. The car was then driven to Adamson Drive and abandoned.
Patients airlifted from Hanley’s crash
Two patients, both in moderate conditions, were airlifted to Lakes District Hospital by helicopter after a crash at the Hanley’s Farm State Highway (Kingston Road) intersection just before 7pm on Saturday. A St John spokesperson says two helicopters responded to the crash.
Shute says the driver of a vehicle turning into Hanley’s Farm had allegedly failed to give way to an oncoming vehicle. Ambulance (staff) attended, and all parties were transported to hospital with injuries unknown. A St John spokesperson says a helicopter also transported one patient to Southland Hospital in a moderate condition after an incident in Camp Street at 1.41pm on 2 November.
Givealittle page nears $7000
Police aren’t releasing any further details about Sunday’s tragic two-car-crash on the Crown Range at present as they say the investigation is still in its early stages.
However, the family of the popular Filipino teacher Joyce Fesico, who died in the crash, has received outpourings of love and support. A Givealittle page created this week by the sister of the married mum of three to cover her repatriation and funeral expenses had almost topped $7000 last night. A local spokesperson for the Filipino community says Filipinos around New Zealand have been donating along with others.
Manaaki Tangata Victim Support district manager Huata Arahanga says they are actively supporting those involved in the tragedy. “We share our thoughts with the family of the person who sadly died as a result of the crash,” he says.
Police were unable to comment on the condition of the three seriously injured patients flown to Dunedin Hospital by helicopter after the crash, or the others injured and hospitalised. No details are available on where the others involved were from.
