On Monday 9 March at about 7.30pm, Police received multiple reports from members of the public of a blue Ford Falcon car speeding within the grounds of the Whenua Tapu Cemetery in Porirua.
Inspector Renee Perkins, Area Commander Kapiti-Mana, says "It is alleged the driver of the Ford vehicle, drove recklessly in the grounds of the cemetery for about 15 minutes, along with other vehicles. It's lucky no one was hurt due to this dangerous behaviour."
"Thanks to information provided by the public, and through our initial enquiries, we were able to seize one of the vehicles and we continue our search for the other vehicles and their drivers. This real time information is crucial in helping us know where to be and assists in our investigations, allowing us to take action like seizing vehicles and holding those responsible to account.
"Not only is this a dangerous activity within a cemetery, but it is also incredibly disrespectful for a place where people go to grieve and remember their loved ones who have passed."
Anita Baker Mayor of Porirua says "This type of dangerous behaviour will not be tolerated. It costs money to fix damage left by unruly drivers. We are grateful to members of the public who contacted Police at the time the incident was taking place."
If anyone witnessed this incident or has CCTV or dashcam footage and is yet to contact us to please do so.
If you have information that can assist in our enquiries, you can contact us online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking 'Update Report', using the reference number P065700148.
