Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Attributable to Inspector William Loughrin, Area Commander, Waikato
Waikato Police are investigating two aggravated robberies in the district this morning.
The first incident occurred about 8.20am at a commercial premises on Te Putu Street, Taupiri. A number of offenders entered the premises and stole items, before fleeing in a vehicle.
Shortly after, Police were notified of another aggravated burglary at a commercial premises on Hakanoa Street, Huntly about 8.30am. A vehicle was used to gain entry to the premises and subsequently fled.
Police are following lines of enquiry and believe these two incidents are linked.
We want to assure the community that we are working hard to locate the offenders and hold them to account.
Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed either incident, or who might have information about what has occurred.
Information can be reported to Police on 105, or anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
