Hi-tech CCTV has been installed at Homai station’s park and ride after a spate of car crimes.
Manurewa Local Board member Dave Pizzini says locals reported thefts from cars, vandalism and feeling uneasy about leaving vehicles unattended because of smashed glass left after earlier thefts and vandalism.
“The board talked with Auckland Transport and they were quick to grasp how serious the problem was. We only raised the matter in September and the cameras were sourced, installed and fully operative in November.”
The start-of-the-art system uses three static motion-sensitive cameras. When movement is detected a fourth camera swivels and zooms in, recording images that are also monitored live at a joint Auckland Council and police site.
“Police resources can be dispatched if crime is detected, but as a board, we are hopeful the cameras will deter criminals so that people can use the area as intended, as a park and ride,” Mr Pizzini says.
Board chair Joseph Allan says the area is safer than ever thanks to the cameras. “People can be confident the area is monitored, and should something happen, offenders will be identified.”
And board Auckland Transport lead Ken Penney says people have a right to use public transport without fear of crime.
“We have heard the community’s concerns, raised them with Auckland Transport, and they have been excellent in solving the problem.”
