The white Holden used as a getaway car during the burglary. Photo: NZ Police / Supplied
Police are praising members of the public who alerted them to suspicious behaviour during a burglary in Hamilton.
Two people broke into a house in the suburb of Fairfield on Monday afternoon, setting off an alarm and alerting passers-by.
They were seen running from the property carrying a TV, but threw it over a back hedge.
The couple left in a white Holden that had been parked in the driveway of the victim's house, police said.
Police recognised the description of the car, as it had been reported earlier in the day for its suspicious behaviour.
They found a man and a woman at a Dollar Dealers shop in Dinsdale, trying to sell a barbecue.
Both attempted to resist the officer, but were sprayed with pepper spray and arrested without further incident.
Hamilton City area commander Inspector Andrea McBeth described the arrest as "a good catch" and appreciated the members of the public who had called them so quickly with good descriptions.
"This incident serves as a timely reminder to anyone leaving their property unattended for a period of time to take steps to make sure it's secure."
A woman, 22, was charged with burglary and a man, 40, charged with burglary, resisting arrest, obstructing police, and possession of an offensive weapon. Both appeared in the Hamilton District Court on Wednesday.
The driver of the Holden also received a number of tickets, including one for illegally parking in a disability car park.
They both appeared in the Hamilton District Court today.
