The night time burglary at a new Dannevirke business is disappointing for the owners who have made a considerable investment in the town, senior sergeant Nathan Davis of the Tararua Police says.
"We've identified and arrested one man who has been charged with the burglary at Turkey Inn on High St and we've identified two others who we are now looking for," Mr Davis said.
The man is appearing in the Dannevirke District Court this week.
"I see the owners of the Turkey Inn have made a financial contribution to our town, employed locals and because of this burglary all of us could suffer."
The alleged thieves were targeting cash, Mr Davis said, and while for them it was just a burglary, for the community it's much more.
"The owners have chosen to be here and we want people to come and do business in Dannevirke because everyone is a winner," he said.