Thieves are targeting homes, garages and sheds in Invercargill, prompting police to remind people to make sure their properties are secure.
Senior Sergeant Cynthia Fairley said today it appeared most of the burglaries were taking place overnight, and it was important that people remembered to lock all their doors and windows. Safety advice was also available on the police website.
Some items taken included a pram, a lawnmower, garden tools, four mountain bikes and five chainsaws.
"It would appear many items would have needed to be wheeled away, so someone may have seen someone moving these items,'' Snr Sgt Fairley said.
Police would like to hear from anyone who has been offered cheap goods, or if they know where the stolen items are.
They can contact Constable Jordan Edwards at Invercargill Police Station (03) 211 0400.
Alternatively, information can also be provided anonymously via the organisation Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Members of the public are also asked to report suspicious behaviour by people or vehicles parked in their area straight away by calling 111.
Stolen property includes
• Five concrete garden statues, green weedeater, grey lawn mower, two axes and a red plastic 5-litre petrol container
• Phil and Ted pram, lawnmower, camera, tools and electrical sander
• Red/orange Honda 110cc trail motor bike and a dark green BMX bicycle
• PlayStation 4 and Stihl chainsaw
• Stihl O66 chainsaw and a 26" bar
• Red/white mountain bike
• Black mountain bike, white/bright green mountain bike and bright green bike trailer
• Black Kalahari mountain bike
• Four Stihl chainsaws and Bosch angle grinder
• Green Water pump, Stanley tool box including hand tools and a yellow battery drill
• Green Hitachi hammer drill, Hitachi grinder and Renovator multi-tool
