MEDIA RELEASE - Central District
2 February 2016
Arrest Made for Tyre Thefts
A 26-year-old Palmerston North man has been arrested today and charged in relation to the theft of the tyres from a Red Cross vehicle on Friday night.
Detective Steve Field of the Tactical Crime Unit said the man had also been charged with a number of other similar offences carried out across the city throughout January.
The investigation into this offending is continuing as it is believed the man acted with at least two other associates.
A number of the stolen tyres were offered for sale and sold on the Facebook page 'Hustle Live Manawatü'.
Anyone buying goods through online platforms such as Facebook must take reasonable precautions to ensure they are not buying stolen property.
Detective Field said Police will continue to target people involved in property crime, whether they be the thieves or receivers of that property.
The man has been bailed to appear in the Palmerston North District Court in February 2016.
Anyone with information about burglaries or stolen property can contact their local Police station or provide it anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555-111.