Overnight Police in Hawke¡¯s Bay arrested five young people after a stolen vehicle that had been used in a burglary the previous night was spotted by a patrol in central Napier.
Police say that the driver of the stolen vehicle attempted to flee before it was successfully brought to a stop through the deployment of tyre spikes.
The group then fled the scene on foot before being arrested.
Police allege that the group were responsible for breaking into a store on Marine Parade, Napier during the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Some of the group were interviewed and police allege that they were out to commit further burglaries.
¡°Our community deserves to conduct their lawful business without the threat of being a victim of crime. We¡¯re all in a tough spot with rising costs, and the impact of natural disasters,¡± says Inspector Lincoln Sycamore, Hawke¡¯s Bay Area Commander.
¡°I commend our staff for their actions and I thank our community for supporting Police.¡±
Five youths aged 11 ¨C 14 years will face further enforcement action for a number of alleged offences.
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