Police have recovered around $30,000 in goods that were stolen from a Coromandel bach.
The items were recovered from a Waihi address over the weekend, and Police are making enquiries to locate the suspect.
The owners of the bach were alerted to the theft by a neighbour who saw a vehicle leaving the property with a loaded trailer. Enquiries led Police to a person of interest in the Waihi area.
With the summer holiday season approaching, Police are reminding the public to review their home security arrangements to deter criminals:
? Install deadlocks on doors and windows
? Install CCTV cameras and sensor lights
? Ensure all doors and windows are locked at night and when you¡¯re not home
? Keep valuables out of sight
This incident shows the importance of keeping eye on your neighbours and reporting unusual or suspicious behaviour to Police as soon as possible. If it¡¯s happening now, call 111. Information after the fact can be reported via 105 by phone or online - Include as much detail as possible, such as vehicle registration numbers and descriptions of people, if you can get this information safely.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
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