The surmising is the thief will go through the butts and take out any old tobacco to make a few new cigarettes.
The Boohai Thirsty Liquor and Sports Bar was hit by ram raiders in a stolen car in November last year.
The culprits caused building damage and knocked about 100 bottles off their perch, causing thousands of dollars in damage.
Burglaries: On Saturday night a person stole a rubbish bin containing cigarette butts from Boohai Sports Bar. June 10 - While road workers were working on Pahoia Rd someone entered their work shipping container and stole a DeWalt tool set and two smokers.
Theft: Petrol drive-offs were reported in Katikati and Minden.
Other: A Katikati man has reported that he was attacked and robbed of property by two men at a Beach Rd, Katikati, address on June 8. The man was taken to Tauranga Hospital for treatment. Tauranga CIB are working on this matter.
Wilful damage was caused by vehicle to a private lawn on Plummers Point Rd.
On June 8 a stolen Nissan Tiida previously stolen from Tauranga failed to stop for police at Minden. The pursuit was abandoned and the vehicle was later found dumped in Brookfield, Tauranga.
Found property: A large tent was found in Katikati.
Arrests and apprehensions: A search warrant was executed at a Tahawai address on June 7 in relation to a pet dog allegedly being shot and killed on Martray Rd on May 27. A .22 calibre slug rifle was seized. A 52-year-old Tahawai man was arrested and charged with discharging an airgun except for some sufficient, lawful or proper purpose and ill-treating an animal.
