Source: New Zealand Police
A man who had his two most prized possessions pinched from his Westgate home while in the process of moving house is praising Police after their safe return.
Police received a report relating to a catastrophic burglary at a Rush Creek Drive property on Saturday, involving the theft of two purebred British short hair cats.
Waitematā West Area Prevention Manager, Acting Inspector Nick Salter, says the owner returned to the property to collect the last remaining items, including his beloved furry felines, only to discover them missing.
“With furrious urgency, staff put their thinking cats on,” he says.
“The victim managed to speak with neighbours who had CCTV, and after a number of enquiries and some excellent teamwork, we managed to identify the alleged thieves.”
Acting Inspector Salter says both cats were located at an address in Massey.
“Both furry friends have since been reunited with their owner – a pawsitively pawsome result.
“Despite our purrfect use of puns, I would like to remind our community that we take all crime seriously, including burglary and theft, and reports like this one will be followed up and those responsible for causing any harm and distress will be held to account.”
Three youths, aged 12 and 13, have been referred to Youth Aid Services.
ENDS.
Holly McKay/NZ Police
Original source: https://nz.mil-osi.com/2026/06/08/pawsitively-purrfect-result-after-police-pinpoint-pricey-pets/