Good police work intercepted an alleged thief looking for an easy ride in Auckland early this morning.
Around 3am two offenders arrived at a warehouse on Taylors Road, Morningside.
¡°The van both offenders were travelling in was used to force its way through roller doors at the address, damaging them enough to gain entry,¡± Auckland City West Area Prevention Manager Inspector Wayne Kitcher says.
Both offenders entered the address and took several large boxes containing e-scooters before driving away.
A short time later Police located a man allegedly loading the same e-scooter boxes into a different vehicle, only a few minutes from the scene.
The boxes were identified as identical to the ones taken from the premises.
¡°The original vehicle was later discovered hidden at an address only a few hundred metres away from where staff apprehended this man,¡± Inspector Kitcher says.
¡°This was a good result by our staff who put a stop on these alleged offenders being able to benefit from the proceeds of crime.
¡°Ram raids have trended downward in recent years, and we continue to prosecute this offending if it occurs.¡±
A 37-year-old man appeared in Auckland District Court charged with receiving stolen property.
Inspector Kitcher says enquiries remain ongoing to locate the second offender.
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