Pet alligator kept illegally in New York swimming pool seized

A sick alligator was seized from an upstate New York home where it was being illegally kept, state officials said. Environmental conservation police officers seized the 340 kg, 3.4 meter long alligator on Wednesday (local time) from a home in Hamburg, south of Buffalo. The homeowner built an addition and installed an in-ground pool for … Read more

Despite CCTV, GPS data, police won’t progress stolen e-bike investigation

Thousands of bicycles are stolen every year and a large number of them are never recovered. Patrick Reynolds’ $8000 e-bike is among those. Three weeks ago, his ride was stolen from Britomart in Auckland. CCTV footage captured the thief using an angle grinder to break free. Reynolds, who is a transport advocate, sought help from … Read more

Police receive more than 40 calls as dirt bikers swarm in Auckland

Four people have been arrested after a large group of dirt bike riders gathered and rode around Auckland yesterday afternoon. Arrested riders saw their bikes seized. It started when about 20 riders started gathering in Manurewa shortly after noon. “The group grew larger and drove into Newmarket, Parnell and Tamaki Drive before returning to Counties … Read more