4 arrested after abandoned New Plymouth building used to burgle store

Four people have been taken into custody in relation to the burglary earlier this week. Photo / Supplied

Four people have been arrested following a foiled late-night burglary in New Plymouth.

Police were alerted that a group of people had been seen at an abandoned building on Powderham St, with reports the sound of breaking glass had been heard at 12.30am on April 7.

Three people were found at the scene when police arrived, while another attempted to flee, alluding to having earlier accessed a neighbouring store when caught by officers.

This prompted further investigation as the four were arrested for trespass, revealing they had allegedly used the abandoned space to break into the building next door.

About $500 worth of alcohol had been taken and several thousand dollars of damage done to the property.

Earlier this week, an 18-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman faced charges in New Plymouth District Court of burglary and being unlawfully in a building.

They will reappear on April 22 and have been remanded on bail.

The other two young people have been referred to the Youth Court and Te Pae Oranga respectively.

Police said the arrests had been a “great result”.

“We’re glad to have apprehended those responsible in the act and potentially preventing further burglaries from occurring.

“We will continue to send the message that this type of offending is not acceptable.”