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Theft

DunedinSeptember 17

Thieves leave Mazdas extensively damaged

Two Mazdas stolen by thieves in Dunedin over the weekend were left extensively damaged.
DunedinJuly 11

Targeted vehicles left unlocked

St Clair residents continue to be targeted by thieves.
DunedinMay 20

Half-naked man found asleep under tarp

Dunedin police are investigating whether a theft at the Dunedin Holiday Park is related to the discovery of a half naked man found asleep under a tarpaulin within the enclosed premises.
DunedinJuly 24

Police urge vigilance in rural areas

Rural residents are urged to be vigilant and secure property, following a spate of thefts around the province.
DunedinJune 26

Hospice theft caught on camera

Gerry Elliman has taken to wearing a key around his neck.
Hospice theft caught on camera
Hospice theft caught on camera
DunedinMarch 9

Thefts from cars prompt warning

Car owners in the St Kilda and City Rise are advised to remove possessions from their vehicles following a spate of thefts.
DunedinJanuary 30

Thefts from cars concern for police

Dunedin police are concerned a thief, or ring of thieves, is at work in Dunedin after 10 separate reports of car break-ins and thefts of goods from cars in the city last week.
DunedinAugust 9

Students again urged to lock up as thieves hit

Five thefts or burglaries from Dunedin student flats at the weekend have prompted police to re-issue a reminder to students to be more vigilant about protecting their property.
QueenstownJune 13

'High-end grazer' in contempt

A French chef who was described as a "high-end grazer" by Judge Kevin Phillips in the Queenstown District Court was held in contempt of court yesterday for "playing rock'n'roll as he stood in the dock".
QueenstownApril 29

Items stolen from boats on properties

A spate of thefts from boats parked on Albert Town properties this month has sparked a police warning for owners to check security and not leave items in vessels.
DunedinFebruary 17

Tuned into TV theft

A Dunedin man who stole a 21-inch LCD television from The Warehouse in South Dunedin was caught red-handed when he returned to the store to steal an aerial to go with it, police say.
DunedinFebruary 13

Large theft of clothing

Dunedin police are investigating the theft of thousands of dollars' worth of clothing from a central city retailer at the weekend.
DunedinSeptember 16

$13,000 'dream' ring theft

A heartbroken Dunedin student has issued a plea to whoever took her dream engagement ring: please return it.
$13,000 'dream' ring theft
$13,000 'dream' ring theft
DunedinAugust 13

Stole from Salvation Army foodbank

The Salvation Army fears the conviction of a Dunedin couple for stealing $1000 worth of groceries destined for its foodbank has tarnished the reputation of the organisation.
Stole from Salvation Army foodbank
Stole from Salvation Army foodbank
South OtagoAugust 1

Adventure gear stolen

The Dunedin owner of an outdoor adventure business was devastated about the theft of most of his equipment, police said yesterday.
DunedinMay 7

Tourists undone by theft in Dunedin

Rather than being a highlight, a stroll along Victory beach looking at the Peninsula's wildlife turned out to be a disenchanting experience for a German and two Spanish tourists.
QueenstownApril 30

Liquor theft appeal

Police are appealing for information to help them solve two cases of liquor theft in Wanaka.
DunedinApril 23

Rugby: Coach victim of car break-in

When things are not going for you, they really are not going for you.
Central OtagoApril 22

Computers, cash taken in burglaries at schools

Computers and cash were taken when office blocks at Dunstan High School and Clyde School were broken into early yesterday.
DunedinApril 17

'Atrocious' spate of shoplifting from hospice shop

Torn-off labels, empty hangers and discarded items have been left in place of stolen good winter clothing at Dunedin's Butterflies Hospice Shop numerous times in recent weeks.
'Atrocious' spate of shoplifting from hospice shop
'Atrocious' spate of shoplifting from hospice shop
DunedinApril 8

Unease caused by theft of panties spurs action

When dozens of items of underwear went missing from his mother's Abbotsford clothesline, Nick Reeves decided to take the matter into his own hands.
Unease caused by theft of panties spurs action
Unease caused by theft of panties spurs action