Source: New Zealand Police
Police have strung together the events leading to a number of crimes in East Auckland.
Officers have been on the hunt for a person believed to be responsible for at least three separate incidents in the Highland Park and Botany Downs areas on Sunday.
Senior Sergeant Simon Cornish, of Counties Manukau East Police, says Police had been making a number of enquiries into the whereabouts of a person of interest.
“Excellent patrolling located the man walking along Ti Rakau Drive yesterday where he was quickly taken into custody.
“As a result, we were also able to locate two stolen guitars, which have since been returned to their rightful owners.”
Senior Sergeant Cornish says this was a great result for staff, and reassuring for the community to see that Police are committed to taking action against crimes like these.
“Our community deserves to go about their business without the threat of being a victim of crime and we will continue to respond and hold these offenders to account.
“However we cannot do this alone, if you witness any suspicious or unlawful activity, please contact Police with as much information as possible.
You can contact us on 111, or for non-emergencies through 105.police.govt.nz, clicking “Make a Report” or call 105.
A 33-year-old man will appear in Manukau District Court today charged with burglary and two counts of unlawfully being in an enclosed yard.
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Holly McKay/NZ Police
