Waihi sergeant Nigel Sanderson said information from the public helped officers identify the suspects. Photo: 123RF
Four people have been arrested in Waihi in relation to a spate of burglaries in the area, including two who were arrested as they walked past the police station.
Waihi sergeant Nigel Sanderson said clothing, food and a car were allegedly stolen from holiday parks and a home across a fortnight earlier this month.
He said information from the public helped officers identify the suspects.
"The information they provided us allowed us to act quickly - and two of the accused were arrested as they walked past the Waihi Police station."
A 31-year-old woman and 40-year-old man, both of Karangahake, have been jointly charged with burglary from a holiday park; a 48-year-old Auckland man was also charged with burglary from a separate holiday park; while a 24-year-old Waihi man has been charged with burglary of a residential property.
All four were facing burglary charges in court at later dates.
"It's horrible knowing that someone has invaded your home or rifled through your property, and it's great being able to get this result for the victims," Sanderson said.
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