A man will face court after being disturbed allegedly attempting to break into cars in Takanini overnight.
Police were contacted after the man was seen on CCTV at a car yard on Great South Road just after 11pm.
“Our staff responded and located the man on site, having tried to break into a number of the cars on the lot,” Counties Manukau South Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Matt Hoyes says.
“He was taken into custody without any further issue.”
The 50-year-old man has been charged with unlawfully interfering with a vehicle, and is due to appear in the Papakura District Court.
“We are continuing to respond to offending against our local businesses and CCTV has again proven to be a valuable tool helping to hold offenders to account,” Inspector Hoyes says.
Police continue to encourage the community to report offending or suspicious activity as it happens by calling 111.
Report other matters by calling 105 or going online to https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105
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Jarred Williamson/NZ Police