An alleged thief who’s been evading police since April is facing shoplifting charges after stealing items worth nearly $40,000.
Police caught up with the 24-year-old on the weekend following months of enquiries into his whereabouts.
“The alleged offender had multiple warrants for his arrest,” says Inspector Rakana Cook of Counties Manukau East Police.
“Our teams had been working hard to locate this person, who is now facing 29 shoplifting charges for various offences across supermarkets in Auckland.”
Cook says enquiries led officers to a home in South Auckland, where the suspect was located and taken into custody without issue.
“It’s pleasing we’ve been able to hold this offender to account and prevent any further victimisation.
“We take these matters seriously and our staff will continue to target recidivist retail offenders.”
Police continue to encourage the public to report offending as it happens by calling 111.
Other matters can be reported after the fact by going online to https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105 or calling 105.
The man will appear in Manukau District Court today, October 14, and police have opposed bail.
