Mr Parsons praised the public for helping with the investigation, a joint effort led by Ohakune and Raetihi police with assistance from Whanganui, Taupo and Auckland police.
Ruapehu mayor Don Cameron said it was a relief to have the offenders off the streets. "The police did a fantastic job - they were on to them pretty much straight away," he said. "To be quite honest, a lot of the community have nothing but sadness for the family."
Mr Cameron said the criminal activities had a big impact on victims and the community as a whole.
"When you've been hit as hard as they have, you feel violated."
The group was based at a Taupo address, where two lived. Stolen items were distributed from there to Wanganui, Ohakune, Taupo and Auckland.
Nine search warrants were executed in the investigation, including warrants in Wanganui, Ohakune, Taupo and Auckland.