Police are looking to identify this male who has gotten into a stolen a septic waste truck on the morning it was taken. Photo / NZ Police
The theft of a septic waste truck from Dunedin has left police scratching their heads.
The blue and yellow 1986 Nissan Atlas, with 'Barry Dell Plumbing' emblazoned on its side, was stolen from The Glen suburb of Dunedin at 4.30am yesterday, police say.
Two men were spotted at the Night and Day store in the Octagon about 5.24am yesterday before getting into the truck and heading north.
It has also been recorded on security cameras buying gas.
"Police are still not sure of why the truck was stolen, or where it is headed, but are asking members of the public to keep an eye out and report any sightings directly to police," a police statement said today.
Police have also released images of the two men in a bid to identify them.
There have also been a number of reported sightings of the truck heading north on State Highway 1 towards Christchurch throughout yesterday.
An unconfirmed sighting of the truck was reported from Oamaru at 11.45am.
Information or sightings can be reported to Dunedin central police station on 03 471 4800 or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. NZME kb mb
Customers across the country began reporting problems about 7.30pm.