Source: New Zealand Police
Hokitika Police have arrested and charged a man following a burglary last week in Hokitika.
On Thursday 26 February, Police received a report from a local contractor that items had been stolen from their site.
The following day, a Police unit saw a man driving a vehicle that was known to be pink stickered. The driver was signalled to stop, however he failed to do so and fled.
Police did not pursue the vehicle, instead conducted area enquiries which led to locating the vehicle abandoned on Adairs Road, before the driver soon returned and was arrested.
During a search of the vehicle and the very near vicinity, officers located a number of items including those that were reported stolen the day before.
West Coast Area Commander, Inspector Jacqui Corner says this was a great quick catch by local staff.
“I would like to commend the officers involved in this arrest – their attention to detail in noticing the vehicle that was not supposed to be on the road, is what has led to this quick result.
“I am also very pleased that we were able to return the stolen goods to their rightful owner and hold the alleged offender to account,” says Inspector Corner.
The 57-year-old man is due to appear in Greymouth District Court on 25 March, facing a range of charges related to driving offences and receiving stolen goods.
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