Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
Palmerston North Police have charged a man with burglary after catching him in the act last night.
Officers were called to a residential address in the city last night, after an unknown man entered the house, startling the occupants.
When Police arrived they located the man leaving the address with a stolen toolbox, and took him into custody.
After further enquiries, the man has also been charged with a second burglary in the area, where again tools were taken.
The 41-year-old man is scheduled to appear in Palmerston North District Court today, charged with burglary.
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Issued by Police Media Centre.
