A man will appear in court next week charged in connection with a ram raid at a service station in Marton.
The raid happened around 2am on Monday morning (31 January) when thieves drove a stolen light truck through a roller door at the rear of the Shell service station on Broadway, Marton and stole cigarettes and tobacco worth around $10,000.
As a result of Police enquiries a search warrant was executed at an address in the town around 9.30 last night, and a 34-year-old local man was arrested without incident. Some cigarettes and tobacco believed stolen during the burglary have been recovered.
The man has been charged with burglary and unlawful taking of a vehicle and will appear at Marton District Court on Wednesday, 9 February.
Police believe at least two people were involved in the burglary so enquiries are continuing.
Anyone with information relevant to this investigation is asked to contact Detective James Middleton at Marton Police on 06 327 6555. Alternatively information can be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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