Three bags choco-block full of stolen items from a Pukekohe supermarket has landed one woman in court.
Yesterday at about 2.45pm, officers were conducting a prevention patrol in the Tobin Street area when a member of the public alerted them to a woman allegedly taking a number of items from the supermarket.
Counties Manukau South Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Matt Hoyes, says officers approached a woman matching the description and a search of some nearby bushes located three bags filled with items.
¡°Officers found 10 tubs of mayonnaise, 13 bottles of shampoo and 66 blocks of chocolate stuffed inside the bags.
¡°None of the items had been paid for and she was quickly taken into custody.¡±
Inspector Hoyes says CCTV enquiries also assisted in the arrest.
¡°Offending like this is a blight in our community and we¡¯re pleased this alleged offender will be held to account for her actions.
¡°We take these matters seriously and our staff will continue to target recidivist retail offenders.¡±
Police continue to encourage the public to report offending as it happens by calling 111.
Other matters can be reported after the fact by going online to /use-105 or calling 105.
A 28-year-old woman will appear in Pukekohe District Court today charged with shoplifting.
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