Pukekohe businesses plagued by break-ins
Kia ora neighbours! This is Sapeer, your local Franklin County News reporter.
As you may know, Pukekohe been plagued by break-ins, with nearly a dozen hits in just three weeks.
Since July 19, retailers and eateries on King St, Pukekohe, and eateries have faced a raft of attempted and successful burglaries, with some considering packing up shop.
On Wednesday, a 20-year-old man was charged with three counts of burglary, police said. He will appear in the Pukekohe District Court on Thursday.
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