Dairy products stolen on Totara St

A thief has stolen more than 600 2-litre bottles of milk, cream and other dairy products from distribution trucks at a delivery and storage premises in Totara St.

The thefts have happened on three separate occasions overnight during the past week.

The stolen products are mostly Cow and Gate, and Meadowfresh milk. Detective Sergeant Brazier said it was clear the products were being stolen to order.

"This is a large quantity of dairy products that have a maximum 10 day shelf life," he said.

It was also clear that a truck, trailer or utility vehicle would have been used by the offender to remove this quantity of product, said Mr Brazier.

Anyone who has any information is asked to contact police.