Christmas has come a few days early for one hardcore Warriors fan on the Te Atat¨± Peninsula.
He¡¯d ordered a vintage and rare 25-year-old Warriors¡¯ jersey and cap, and had it delivered to his home, where a courier had hidden it in a large garden bin.
°Â²¹¾±³Ù±ð³¾²¹³Ù¨¡ West Area Commander, Inspector Jason Edwards, says a man then allegedly entered the property a couple of minutes later and removed it.
¡°The alleged offender has swiped the jersey and left in a vehicle with another man.
¡°Our staff were able to identify the alleged offender from CCTV footage and paid a visit to his home in Mount Wellington on Wednesday.
¡°The alleged offender wasn¡¯t present, but a search of the home was executed, and the jersey and cap were located and recovered.¡±
The Warrior¡¯s super-fan was ecstatic to have his pride and joy back in time for Christmas, as the text exchange between him the Police officer show.
¡°Charges are pending for a 32-year-old man, who will now be held to account for his actions,¡± Inspector Edwards says.
¡°This type of brazen offending can ruin Christmas for those affected, and we¡¯re very happy to have reunited the jersey with its rightful owner. Up the Wahs.¡±
ENDS.
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