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UPDATE: Arrest made in relation to Cromwell break-ins

Neighbourly.co.nz

November 3
4.49pm

Police have made an arrest following break-ins in the Cromwell area.

A 44 year old man has today appeared in the Alexandra District Court and has been charged with multiple counts of theft from a vehicle. He is due to reappear in court on November 3.
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November 2
9.21am

Police are seeking leads from the public over a series of car thefts around Cromwell. The break-ins occurred between October 27 to October 30 with vehicle windows smashed and valuables stolen.

What you need to know:

- All vehicles in the incidents were parked at either Bannockburn Road or Bannockburn Bridge.
- Both carparks are about 400 metres apart, with the carparks visible to passing traffic.
- Stolen items include tools, wallets and a cell phone.

If the public has any information regarding the incidents, they are encouraged to contact Sergeant Sarah Waugh at Cromwell Police Station via 105. Alternatively, they can anonymously submit this information via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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