A 28-year-old man will face court today after he was allegedly caught on camera breaking into a Pukekohe home.
Counties Manukau South Area Commander, Inspector Joe Hunter, says the victim was watching his home security cameras when he noticed a man breaking into his home using a sledgehammer at around 2.30pm yesterday.
¡°The victim and his neighbours did the right thing, contacting Police immediately after seeing the offender enter the Paerata Road property and take a number of items before fleeing on foot.
¡°He has headed south down Paerata Road and staff have put cordons in place around Kayes Road, Paerata Road and Richardson Avenue.
¡°Staff then witnessed the man jumping and running through multiple property¡¯s and taking clothes off to try and change his appearance.¡±
Inspector Hunter says a short foot chase ensued and the man was quickly apprehended.
¡°This quick response was enabled by good home security as well as quick-thinking staff who worked tirelessly to hold this offender to account.
¡°This was also a great example of how the community can assist us in reporting suspicious and illegal behaviour as it¡¯s happening.¡±
People can report offending as it is occurring by calling 111, or to report matters after the fact by calling 105.
A 28-year-old man charged with burglary and unlawful entry will appear in Pukekohe District Court today.
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