Source: New Zealand Police
Two teenagers were taken into custody after allegedly stealing a till from a commercial premises on Broadway, Matamata, on Tuesday evening.
Police were called around 8.15pm after offenders allegedly took a till from the premises and fled on foot.
Senior Sergeant Nicola Cornes of Waikato Police says staff quickly responded and coordinated efforts to locate those involved.
“Officers attending the incident promptly circulated CCTV footage to police working in the area.
“Two youths were swiftly identified and taken into custody.”
“Thanks to the quick actions of police, and effective use of CCTV, two youths were located and taken into custody before bedtime.”
Youth proceedings are underway.
Original source: https://nz.mil-osi.com/2026/10/28/teens-a-till-theft-and-custody-by-bedtime/