Police Station Burglary
Location of incident: Matamata
Incident Type: Police Station Burglary
At approximately 11.45pm on Saturday 12th May the Matamata Police Station was broken into.
Sergeant Graham McGurk of the Matamata Police said the offender(s) have gained entry via a front office window and made there way to the cell block area.
An alarm was activated and the offenders have fled via the front door which was forced open from the inside.
The station was unoccupied but three staff were working at the time.
Police are unsure of the motive as no prisoners were being held at the time nor were any attempt made to take firearms or any other equipment held by police.
Release made by Sergeant McGurk of Matamata police.
Incident Type: Police Station Burglary
At approximately 11.45pm on Saturday 12th May the Matamata Police Station was broken into.
Sergeant Graham McGurk of the Matamata Police said the offender(s) have gained entry via a front office window and made there way to the cell block area.
An alarm was activated and the offenders have fled via the front door which was forced open from the inside.
The station was unoccupied but three staff were working at the time.
Police are unsure of the motive as no prisoners were being held at the time nor were any attempt made to take firearms or any other equipment held by police.
Release made by Sergeant McGurk of Matamata police.