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Police appealing for information after burglary in Napier South

The Team from Eastern District Police

Police are appealing for information from the public after a burglary in Napier South over the weekend.

At around 8.50am on Sunday, Police were notified of the burglary at the Red Cross shop on Carlyle Street. After initial enquiries it is believed the incident occurred between 5pm on Saturday and 8.30am on Sunday.

Police are now working to determine what has occurred and are urging anyone who may have information to contact us.

We would like to hear from anyone who may have CCTV or dashcam footage in the Carlyle Street area, as well as anyone who has information that can assist in our enquiries.

If you have information that can assist in our investigation, please contact us online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking 'Update Report' or by calling 105.

Please use the reference number 251116/5294.

Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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