Source: New Zealand Police
A green SUV and two men wearing balaclavas raised enough suspicion for Police to be called in Puni yesterday.
At about 3.15pm on Sunday, Police received a report of two men seen on Rogers Road wearing balaclavas and removing items from a yard.
Counties Manukau South Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Matt Hoyes, says the informant was able to provide detailed descriptions of the alleged offenders and their vehicle.
“Officers then responded to the area and located a vehicle matching the description parked near Masters Road.
“While there, Police received a further two calls reporting suspicious males on properties in the area.”
Inspector Hoyes says the Police Eagle helicopter was called in to assist and directed staff to a person seen hiding in nearby bush.
“A short time later another unit patrolling the area observed the second person exiting a nearby address with a bicycle he had just stolen from the property.
“He was taken into custody without incident.
“I would like to acknowledge the member of the public who saw this suspicious activity and contacted Police straight away, as well as our staff on the ground and in the air who work together daily to keep our community safe.”
A 24-year-old man has been charged with burglary, possession of cannabis, possession of utensils for methamphetamine and failure to carry out obligations in relation to a computer search.
Another man, 36, has been charged with two counts of burglary.
Both have been remanded on bail to appear in Pukekohe District Court on 12 August and all property has since been recovered.
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Holly McKay/NZ Police
Original source: https://nz.mil-osi.com/2026/07/20/public-point-police-to-the-right-place-at-the-right-time/