Source: Radio New Zealand
Police chose Habitat For Humanity as a suitable charity. NZ Police
A local charity will benefit from stolen property, after a North Canterbury burglar was sentenced in the Christchurch District Court last week.
Last year, police identified a pattern of late-night burglaries at residential construction sites in Rangiora and Rolleston between March and April, where ovens, cooktops, lighting and other new fixtures were being stolen.
Area prevention manager Senior Sergeant Rachel Walker said the offending caused considerable stress, delays, and financial loss for homeowners and builders across the region.
The 42-year-old man was sentenced to nine months and 14 days’ home detention, Walker said.
“Amongst the sentencing conditions, the judge ordered that all recovered property that had no known owner was to be donated to charity,” she added.
The stolen goods donated to Habitat for Humanity New Zealand. NZ Police
“This is a great outcome and ensures that the community benefits from the recovery of stolen property.”
Police chose Habitat For Humanity as a suitable charity.
The charity focuses on providing and improving housing lower-income families through initiatives like rent-to-buy programmes and community rentals, allocating warm, dry and safe housing based on need.
“The remaining 52 appliances and fittings that were recovered by police may now provide direct benefit to community groups and families who need them,” Walker said.
“This was a great piece of investigative work from the team and even better that this goes towards helping people in our communities.”
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