Thanks to some excellent work by Hastings and Napier Police, two teens were found with a stolen Mazda Demio on Sunday on Coventry Avenue, Napier.
Inside the car was vape equipment which had come from the burglary of shop in Napier earlier that morning.
A 17-year-old youth from Napier was arrested and remanded into the custody of Oranga Tamarikipending a youth court appearance.? A 13-year-old youth was returned home for Police youth services follow-up action.
They are facing a range of charges including burglary and unlawful taking of motor vehicles.
Another 17-year-old youth is still outstanding and Police are actively looking for them.
¡°This was great work from our staff to get these burglaries solved and the alleged offenders brought to justice,¡± Inspector Marty James Area Manager Prevention Hawkes Bay says.
¡°It¡¯s a win for us and for the community to be able to apprehend these people and put a stop to this offending, especially when nobody is supposed to be out and about in level four.¡±
¡°Today¡¯s arrest demonstrates Police¡¯s commitment to holding those responsible for property crime to account, but we continue to ask for the public¡¯s help.
¡°Please be vigilant with the security of your home, business and vehicles, and if you see anything suspicious, contact 111 immediately.¡±
Police advise commercial premises to install CCTV cameras and bollards in front of main entrances, if possible.
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