A group of Chinese nationals visiting New Zealand for a long-anticipated holiday have left feeling grateful after one officer went above and beyond the call of duty.
The family arrived in New Zealand in July and had been staying in a rental property in Mellons Bay when they were the victims of a burglary.
A number of items were stolen, including an iPad, MacBook and laptops.
One of the laptops contained an extremely important document for the victim¡¯s work.
Constable Daniel Yee, of the Counties Manukau East Tactical Crime Unit, was quick to execute a search warrant at a nearby property where the laptop was believed to be.
Counties Manukau East Area Commander, Inspector Rod Honan says a number of stolen items were recovered during the search, along with around 34 grams of methamphetamine, 33 grams of cannabis, and cash.
¡°However the laptop containing the important document was not located,¡± Inspector Honan says.
¡°A forensic examination from the recovered property provided a new line of enquiry and another search warrant was executed at a different address.
¡°We recovered more stolen property but still hadn¡¯t found the laptop. Following further discussions with occupants, the laptop was eventually handed back to Police by another associate.
¡°This is a great example of our staff building trust and confidence in our communities.¡±
The laptop has since been returned to the victim before his return to China and as a token of his appreciation, Constable Yee received a handwritten thank you note and small gift.
A 38-year-old man from Cockle Bay will face charges in relation to the incident.
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