Western Bay of Plenty Police are appealing for information from the public in relation to a series of burglaries that have seen large quantities of cigarettes stolen.
Senior Sergeant Rob Glencross of the Tauranga Police says businesses in Mount Maunganui, Greerton, and Te Puna had been targeted in recent days with cigarettes being the probable target.
Police want the public's help on information about this vehicle. Photo: Supplied.
New World in Greerton was the first business to be burgled at 3.20am on Friday morning (9 October).
A short time later a BP Connect in Te Puna was targeted.
The third incident occurred at 3.45am on Saturday morning (10 October) at New World in Mount Maunganui.
Several thousand dollars worth of cigarettes were stolen during the three burglaries.
A white Subaru Impreza which was stolen from Mount Maunganui in the early hours of Friday morning, and believed to be linked to these burglaries. It was found abandoned on Puriri Street, Mount Maunganui on Saturday morning
Police are asking anyone having information about these burglaries or any cigarettes being offered for sale cheaply to contact them on 07 577 4300. Information can also be given anonymously via Crimestoppers NZ on 0800 555111 or via their website at www.crimestoppers-nz.org
3 comments
Addicts
Posted on 13-10-2015 14:54 | By Plonker
Such is the desperate need of those on the game.
Does
Posted on 13-10-2015 19:04 | By Capt_Kaveman
the time 3am + eg not tell the police something, dont sit at the station eating donuts GET OUT THERE
Ciggy prices
Posted on 14-10-2015 09:04 | By mikeoxlong
With the price of smokes these days what do you expected to happen.take the taxes back down
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