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Police have recovered nearly half a dozen stolen vehicles and a loaded shotgun under a young boy’s bed after an investigation into a stolen Bentley.
A police spokesperson said Waitematā East’s Tactical Crime Unit started investigating a report of a stolen Bentley Bentayga SUV on the North Shore on December1.
“In the early hours, an unknown person entered a house, taking the keys to the Bentley and driving away in the SUV,” said Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Williams.
“Inside the vehicle were a range of valuable items including a handbag and bank cards.”
The investigation led police to a Glen Eden address last week where four other stolen cars were found.
“Concerningly, a loaded shotgun was found hidden underneath a bed where a young boy was sleeping.”
A report of a stolen Bentley Bentayga, similar to the one pictured, led police to finding four more stolen cars and a loaded shotgun under a child's bed. Photo / Bentley
The weapon was seized and a 31-year-old man and 27-year-old woman charged with dishonesty charges relating to the alleged use of stolen credit cards, and unlawful possession of a firearm.
The Bentley was not found, but after further inquiries, it was recovered in Huia a few days later.
“This is a fantastic result with several investigation teams from the North Shore and West Auckland working together, recovering vehicles and a firearm,” Williams said.
“Police are continuing to investigate the initial burglary and theft and we cannot rule out further arrests being made.”
The arrested man and woman have appeared before the Waitākere District Court and will reappear in March next year.
