Northland police investigating a spate of burglaries and robberies at retail businesses have made an arrest.
Northland police investigating a spate of burglaries and robberies at retail businesses have made an arrest.
Northland police say they have made a breakthrough in investigations into a spate of aggravated robberies and burglaries on businesses across Whangārei and Kaipara.
The Whangārei Tactical Crime Unit has arrested and charged a teenager, and police are following positive lines of enquiry to identify the remainder ofthose allegedly responsible, Detective Sergeant Ryan Cooper said.
“This month, we have arrested and charged a male in connection with eight incidents at retail businesses since late June,” he said.
Cooper said the unit is following lines of enquiry into other young people allegedly involved in the offending.
“For legal reasons, we cannot provide further details of these young offenders. However, I’m confident there are people out in the Northland community that will know who these young men are, and where they are.”
Police are calling on the community for their help in holding those responsible to account for their offending.
Anyone with information can contact police on 105, quoting the file number 2406132/3152, or call Crime Stoppers anonymously on 0800-555-111.
Denise Piper is a news reporter for the Northern Advocate, focusing on health and business. She has more than 20 years’ experience in journalism and is passionate about covering stories that make a difference.
