A man who allegedly stole about $2000 worth of items ranging from cosmetics to camping gear from Dunedin businesses was found to be carrying a knife when arrested in Jervois St, central Dunedin, on Tuesday.
Senior Sergeant Anthony Bond said the man had stolen more than $1000 worth of goods from Briscoes and Spotlight.
The 30-year-old man had also helped himself to several items including hand warmers, lighter fluids, ponchos and gas torches from the Hunting and Fishing New Zealand store.
Earlier in the week, he allegedly stole $769 of cosmetics from Chemist Warehouse Meridian Mall.
When arrested, the man was carrying a knife, Snr Sgt Bond said.
The man was charged with multiple counts of shoplifting and possession of an offensive weapon. — APL
