Tauranga Police have seized a number of stolen items. Photo/ File
If you've had any tools, surfboards or outboard motors stolen Tauranga police may have your items.
Local police are keen to reunite stolen tools with their owners after a large amount of property was seized during a search.
Police stopped a vehicle on October 14 that was carrying a
number of tools, some were known to be stolen.
A further search found tools, surfboards and outboard motors.
Senior Sergeant Eddie Lyttle says if anyone has had similar items stolen they should come forward with details of proof of ownership.
Lyttle says it is the perfect time of year for opportunist thieves.
"These type of thefts can have a damning effect on victims' livelihoods.
"Police do not tolerate this type of offending and we are committed to making sure people are held accountable for their actions."
A Tauranga man has been charged with offences relating to theft and has appeared in Tauranga District Court.
