Tag: theft
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Four Arrested in Kāpiti Shoplifting Spree Targeting Cosmetics and Meat
Four arrested in Kāpiti after stealing thousands in meat, cosmetics, and clothing. Police are seeking further offenders and anticipate more charges as investigations continue.
Law EnforcementBusinessMedia Kāpitishopliftingarrestsmeat productscosmeticsLevin PolicetheftNew Zealand Police
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Hospital Patient Thief Arrested in Auckland
A 30-year-old woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly stealing from hospital patients and using their credit cards for $50,000 in purchases. She has been arrested and will appear in court.
Law EnforcementBusinessMedia TheftAucklandWaikatoHospitalCredit Card FraudBurglaryPolice ArrestNew Zealand Police
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Stolen $30,000 RTV Recovered in Dannevirke
A stolen $30,000 RTV was recovered in Dannevirke thanks to a sharp-eyed store clerk and CCTV footage. A man has been arrested and charged with burglary.
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Whangārei Suspect Arrested After River Escape Attempt
A man was arrested in Whangārei after attempting to evade police by jumping into the Hātea River following reports of property damage and theft overnight.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial IssuesAustralasia WhangāreiPoliceTheftArrestHātea RiverProperty DamageDisorder
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Man Charged in Connection with $250,000 Damage at Kaikohe Gliding Club
A 28-year-old Northland man faces 21 charges, including burglary and theft, following a significant incident at the Kaikohe Gliding Club resulting in extensive damage.
Law Enforcement Kaikohe Gliding ClubBurglaryTheftAircraft DamageRural CrimePolice InvestigationNorthlandNew Zealand Police
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Police seek information after Invercargill supermarket burglary
Police are appealing for public assistance following an early morning burglary at a supermarket on North Road in Waikiwi, Invercargill. Offenders used a vehicle to gain entry and stole a large quantity of tobacco and cigarettes.
Law EnforcementMedia BurglaryInvercargillPoliceTobaccoCigarettesTheftNew Zealand Police
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Man Charged in Theft of War Plaques from Invercargill Cemetery
A 44-year-old man has been charged with theft after nine war plaques, including those from World War I and II veterans' graves, were stolen from St John Cemetery in Invercargill.
Law EnforcementMilitarySocial Issues InvercargillTheftWar PlaquesCemeteryPoliceReturned Service PersonnelWorld War IWorld War IINew Zealand Police
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Christchurch Police Recover Stolen Christmas Packages
Swift action by Christchurch Police, aided by public tips and a local farmer, led to the arrest of three men and the recovery of stolen Christmas packages, ensuring holiday deliveries.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues ChristchurchPolicetheftChristmascourierarrestBirdlings FlatNew Zealand Police
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Former Travel Agent Sentenced for $62,000 Fraud
A Waihi woman has been sentenced to 13 months home detention for defrauding employers and acquaintances of over $62,000. The Auckland City Financial Crime Unit investigated the case.
LegalLaw EnforcementBusinessSocial IssuesEconomy FraudAuckland City Financial Crime UnitWaihiSentencingHome DetentionTheftNew Zealand Police
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Hawke's Bay Retail Crime Unit Makes Significant Arrests
Two men were arrested in Hawke's Bay for retail theft after stealing over $3,000 worth of goods from a major retail store. The arrests occurred within 24 hours of the crime being reported.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Hawke's BayRetail Crime UnitarreststheftNapier District CourtFlaxmereCaroline MartinNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Public Help to Find Stolen 'Infinite Sea' Artwork
Police are investigating a burglary in Piha, Auckland, where a unique artwork named 'Infinite Sea' was stolen. They are asking the public for any information regarding its whereabouts.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues AucklandPihaWaitematā West Tactical Crime UnitInfinite SeaAnna FreestoneBurglaryTheftNew Zealand Police
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Teenager Arrested in $20,000 Clothing Theft
A 16-year-old was apprehended in Albany after allegedly attempting to steal over $20,000 worth of clothing. Quick police response led to the recovery of stolen goods and the arrest.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal AlbanyDon McKinnon DriveNorth Shore Youth CourtCJ MilesBurglaryTheftArrestNew Zealand Police
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Man Arrested in Dunedin for Pounamu Theft, 820 Kilograms Seized
A 29-year-old man has been arrested in Dunedin following the discovery of 820 kilograms of stolen pounamu. The man has been charged with obstruction and is now released on bail.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues DunedinPounamuTheftNgāi TahuTe Rūnanga o MakaawhioNew Zealand PoliceProperty Crime
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Invercargill Police Investigate Theft of Burial Plaques from St Johns Cemetery
Police in Invercargill are investigating the theft of burial plaques from St Johns Cemetery between October 28 and November 22, 2025. The plaques were stolen from gravesites, including those of Returned Service personnel.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasiaMilitary InvercargillSt Johns Cemeterytheftburial plaquesReturned Service personnelFirst World WarSecond World WarNew Zealand Police
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Police Return Stolen Goods to German Tourist Before Departure
Auckland police recovered a German tourist's stolen belongings, including electronics, passport, and bank cards, just in time for his flight home after a car break-in in Grey Lynn.
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Trio Arrested After Allegedly Targeting Tsunami Alert Speakers
Swift police action leads to the arrest of three individuals after an attempted theft of tsunami alert speakers in Mangawhai, New Zealand.
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Taranaki Farmers Urged to Increase Vigilance Amid Rising Thefts
Police in Taranaki are advising farmers to be more vigilant following an increase in reported thefts. They recommend securing properties, recording serial numbers, and reporting suspicious activity to prevent crime.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial Issues Taranakifarmerstheftcrime preventionNew Zealand Policeproperty crimeBrad Pollock
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Henderson Beat Team Makes Arrests and Lays Charges
The Henderson Beat Team in Waitematā District has made 48 arrests in its first four weeks, addressing theft, assault, and bail breaches, while boosting retailer and community confidence.
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Former Financial Advisor Sentenced for Theft
Murray McClune, a former financial advisor, has been sentenced to three years and seven months in prison for stealing $1.7 million from elderly clients. He is also banned from providing financial advice.
BusinessLegalEconomyFinancial MarketsBanking Financial Markets AuthorityMurray McCluneFinancial AdvisorTheftSentencingMargot GatlandFinancial ServicesNZ Financial Markets Authority
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Police Investigate Railway Sleeper Thefts in Whangārei
Whangārei police are seeking public assistance following the theft of approximately 180 railway sleepers over the past two months, with suspicions they are being sold to unsuspecting locals.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasia Whangāreirailway sleeperstheftShane PilmerPort WhangāreiCrime Stoppersproperty crimeNew Zealand Police
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CCTV Leads to Arrest in Dargaville Clothing Theft
A Northland man was apprehended after allegedly stealing $600 worth of clothing from a Dargaville store. CCTV footage aided police in identifying and arresting the suspect, who now faces shoplifting charges.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues CCTVDargavilleTheftShopliftingNorthlandArrestNew Zealand Police
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Late-Night Arrest in Waitematā Nets Multiple Charges
A 30-year-old man was apprehended in Waitematā, facing charges including shoplifting, vehicle theft, and bail breach. The arrest occurred after police found him hiding under a vehicle.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal WaitematāNorth Shore District CourtDon McKinnon DriveTheftShopliftingArrestNew Zealand Police
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Trio Nabbed with $1000 of Stolen Meat from Wellington Supermarkets
Three individuals, including two young people and an 18-year-old, face shoplifting charges after being caught with a vehicle filled with stolen meat from supermarkets in Island Bay and Crofton Downs.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal ShopliftingWellingtonIsland BayCrofton DownsLower HuttTheftCrimeNew Zealand Police
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Man Arrested After Hamilton Crime Spree and Assault on Police Dog
A 35-year-old man was arrested in Hamilton after stealing a phone and cash from restaurants, assaulting a dog handler and police dog. A second man was arrested for obstruction.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Hamiltonburglarytheftassaultpolice dogarrestNew Zealand Police
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International Scam Artist Jailed in New Zealand
A 32-year-old man has been sentenced to jail in Christchurch, New Zealand for scamming hotels and individuals internationally, posing as a UN official and other roles.
Law EnforcementWorldLegalUnited KingdomAsiaEuropeSocial Issues ChristchurchfraudscamInterpoltheftfinancial crimeNew Zealand Police
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Trio Apprehended in West Auckland Thefts
Two incidents in West Auckland resulted in three arrests. One incident involved a stolen moped in Titirangi, and the other involved stolen electric bikes in Glen Eden.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues West AucklandTitirangiGlen EdenWaitematā WestburglarytheftcrimeNew Zealand Police
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Stolen Jet Ski Recovered After Five Years Via Facebook Marketplace
A jet ski stolen in 2020 was recovered after the owner spotted it on Facebook Marketplace. Police are investigating the original theft, hoping to identify the perpetrators.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasiaLegal Jet SkiTheftFacebook MarketplaceWaitākereHendersonProperty CrimeNew Zealand Police
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Pukekohe Shoplifting Attempt Uncovers Additional Offences
A couple in Pukekohe face charges after attempting to steal groceries, leading to the discovery of additional offences. The man faces charges including assault and the woman faces shoplifting charges.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues PukekoheshopliftingarrestNew Zealand PoliceCounties ManukauPapakuraTheft
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Police Investigate Powerline Tampering in Christchurch
Christchurch police are investigating a series of powerline tampering and theft incidents, urging residents to report suspicious activity and warning of safety risks.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Christchurchpowerline tamperingtheftpolice appealOrionNew Zealand PoliceSteph Trengrove
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Christchurch Police Target Retail Crime with New Team
Christchurch Police's new Retail Crime Team has swiftly led to multiple arrests and charges against recidivist offenders, enhancing safety for retailers and the public.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues ChristchurchRetail Crime TeamarrestsshopliftingtheftCanterburyNew Zealand Police