Theft in Lower Moutere UPDATE
***update***So it seems that cctv footage, registration number and a name are not enough info for the police to "find out who it is". Crikey I'm glad I'm better at my job than they are at theirs!!! See letter below. What on earth is enough info I wonder!!!
2008 Chevrolet MW .....MDK314.
Yesterday a woman pretended to pay for some plants from my plant stall in Lower Moutere.
Checking the lockbox afterwards we discovered no money and missing cyclamen and hebes. Security footage shows very clearly the woman, her car and rego and the pretend payment. Before I load the cctv footage onto the police website I'd like anyone who recognizes who this is to tell them I'm giving them a chance to put the money they owe into the lockbox.
Also posted on crime and safety board.
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Here’s what to watch out for:
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