A group of thieves stole a wallet from a woman who’d just withdrawn cash from a bank at an east Auckland shopping centre.
Counties Manukau East Police area commander, Inspector Rod Honan, says an investigation is under way into the August 5 incident at Botany Town Centre.
“At around 4.40pm, two females and a male approached the victim, who had just withdrawn money from an ATM.
“A female snatched the wallet out of the woman’s hands and they all fled on foot.
“The victim chased after the group on foot, and suffered grazing after tripping over.
“Police have obtained footage of the incident and we are making enquiries to identify this group.
“This offending was brazen and totally unacceptable, and police will work to hold those responsible to account.
“We are aware there were a number of witnesses to the aftermath of the theft, and we encourage them to contact police if they can assist in this group’s movements.”
People with information can phone police on 105, quoting the file number 240806/8813, or phone the free and anonymous Crimestoppers tip-off line on 0800 555 111.
