Attempted Break-In at Grimmer Motors – We’re Offering $100 Cash for Info!

Right, so here’s what happened. Early hours on July 24th, about 2:15 in the morning, our security cameras picked up someone trying to get into our Grimmer Motors shed. Lucky for us (and not so lucky for them), the alarm system cut in straight away and the intruder took off.

The cameras got a good look though. Looked like a European fella, probably early to mid 20s, no beard, and looks like he hits the gym now and then. He was all rugged up in a white or grey camo hoodie, jeans, and gumboots that were rolled down at the top – plus a sweatshirt with some sort of emblem on the back, sort of like those Harley Davidson wings. If you’ve seen anyone like that hanging around Te Rapa, Nawton, maybe even heading down towards Cambridge or Ngaruawahia, flick us a message or let the cops know.

The Police are already onto it, but we thought, time to reach out to the community and get everyone on board. We’re offering $100 cash, no muck-around, if you’ve got info that leads to the identification, location, and prosecution of this bloke.

Honestly, crime’s been picking up around Fairfield and Hamilton in general. We reckon looking out for each other is just part of being a good neighbour. You help us out—we’ll do the same if anything dodgy happens to your place.

Here’s a look from the cameras and the full clip:

Why We’re So Fussy About Security

Honestly, when you leave your car with us—be it a Nissan Note, a Honda Fit, or even those Euro oddballs like a Skoda Octavia—you want it to be there and in one piece in the morning. With the winter fog rolling in off Avalon Drive or the mud after a rainstorm in Rototuna, the last thing you want is to have to deal with a stolen vehicle or missing gear. That’s why we’ve set up cameras everywhere (yep, inside and outside) and got a monitored alarm that covers all the bases: the workshop, offices, and the carpark.

Some of our regulars doing WOF checks—like folks hooning in from Morrinsville, Tamahere, or even the ones from the outskirts of Huntly—have told us they feel heaps safer knowing we’re on top of security. We want everyone to feel good dropping their hybrid, Corolla or Pajero off, whether it’s for a car service Hamilton-wide or a tricky air conditioning fix.

If you’ve heard something or spotted someone dodgy on Peachgrove Road, River Road or anywhere really, just give us a yell.

Recent Thief Caught – Good Result!

Not too long ago, on June 22nd, we actually had a woman nab some expensive gear from the workshop. Soon as we spotted it missing, we got on to the Police straight away. They tracked her down and now she’s been prosecuted – win for the good guys! Goes to show, theft can happen even in broad daylight, not just at 2am when you’re dodging potholes in Frankton after the pub.

So yeah, whether you’re cruising in a Mazda Demio, Toyota Highlander, or that trusty Isuzu MU-X (we’ve seen just about every make under the sun), you can count on us for top-notch security and care.

We’re all about helping each other out in the Hamilton and Waikato community. Got info? Click the button below to send us a message, or just come round for a chat.