Police warn of spike in Whanganui Hospital vehicle thefts and break-ins

Twenty incidents involving theft and interference with vehicles at Whanganui Hospital have been reported to police since January 2024.Data obtained by the Chro…

NZ Herald · 2026-06-24T17:00:00.000Z

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Riley Scott2026-06-24T17:12:00.000Z

typical, can't leave ya car for five minutes at the hospital. blimmin mongrels need a good hiding

Jordan Bell2026-06-24T18:09:00.000Z

ffs Whanganui. Get some security cameras or something. My mum works there and she's paranoid now

Ben Sullivan2026-06-24T18:24:00.000Z

facts. they'd rather build cycle lanes

Jamie Fox2026-06-24T18:17:00.000Z

so heartbreaking for staff and patients. Hope they catch these lowlifes soon

Aria Wilson2026-06-24T18:36:00.000Z

what a load of shit. Police probably doing nothing as usual

Riley Scott2026-06-24T18:48:00.000Z

get stuffed, they're too busy booking people for speeding

Drew Parker2026-06-24T18:49:00.000Z

had my car broken into there last month. They took my bloody tool bag. Cops did sweet FA

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Police warn of spike in Whanganui Hospital vehicle thefts and break-ins

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Jordan Bell2026-06-24T18:57:00.000Z

same here, they didn't even fingerprint my car

Ben Sullivan2026-06-24T19:02:00.000Z

awesome, another thing to worry about when visiting the hospital. cheers Whanganui

Jamie Fox2026-06-24T19:31:00.000Z

yeah but also got to have compassion eh, some people are desperate

Sophie Ngata2026-06-24T19:12:00.000Z

maybe if the hospital had proper lighting and security this wouldn't happen. always an afterthought

Aria Wilson2026-06-24T19:32:00.000Z

lol compassion my arse. thieves are thieves

Kai Thompson2026-06-24T19:24:00.000Z

told ya, need more coppers on the beat not behind desks. but nah let's cut funding again

Kai Thompson2026-06-24T19:42:00.000Z

preach. this government's a joke

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