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A 41-year-old man has been charged with multiple counts of burglary after a police raid on a property at Te Hana.
While conducting a search on the property, police located a tractor worth $10,000, as well as an excavator, a large diesel tank and a quad bike. All items had been reported stolen.
Police say they cannot rule out further charges as the investigation is ongoing.
In another incident, police have confirmed that a stolen tractor worth $200,000 has been recovered at Wharehine, but a trailer which went missing at the same time is yet to be located.
Waitemata North area prevention manager Senior Sergeant Roger Small says a lot of reported burglaries are committed by opportunistic criminals looking for an insecure shed or a farm vehicle with keys left in the ignition.
“It’s important to ensure your property, including fuel tanks, are secure and locked to restrict theft and tampering,” he says.
To report a crime after it has happened, contact Police on 105, or anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
