Police Lay Charges Over Wynyard Incident

Police have charged a 22 year old man, a 19 year old man, and a youth with attempting to enter a residence in the Wynyard area at around 2.30pm on the Wednesday 27th March. Police responded to a call of persons acting suspiciously at a private residence and located those responsible a short time later after they fled from a vehicle. The 19 year old Wynyard man has been charged with additional traffic offences including evading police and driving whilst disqualified. “Police would like to reassure the community that this was an isolated incident. Police have zero tolerance for this behaviour and the rapid response and apprehension of the offenders serves as a warning to criminals,” said Inspector Michelle Elmer.

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