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A group of alleged burglars hunting for booze instead ended up in custody in Clarks Beach early this morning, March 9.
Senior Sergeant Jeremy Steedman, Counties Manukau South Response Manager, says Police were alerted to an attempted break-in at a liquor store on Seaway Road about 1.30am.
“A group of four males tried to enter the store by kicking the front door and hitting the glass with a hammer,” he says.
“However, they were unsuccessful in gaining entry and fled the area after drawing attention from neighbouring properties with all the noise.”
The group left in a vehicle and headed onto the motorway, passing a Police unit along the way.
“Due to the manner of driving, Police did not follow the vehicle as it sped north towards Takanini,” Steedman says.
“Eagle was quickly in the air and was able to monitor from a distance.”
The vehicle exited the motorway at Takanini and one alleged offender got out before the car sped off again back onto the motorway.
“The vehicle continued on to East Tāmaki where it was dumped at a bus stop in the Ōtara town centre,” Steedman says.
“Three occupants ran into the township where they were quickly located by the dog unit, Delta, and taken into custody.”
Subsequent enquiries revealed the vehicle had been stolen from Flat Bush the night before.
“We are pleased we have apprehended these alleged offenders and that they will answer for their actions,” he says.
“Police have zero tolerance for this type of offending.”
Four males aged between 15 and 17 have been referred to Youth Aid.
