Two teenagers are in custody awaiting an appearance in the Blenheim District Court this morning following a burglary at ex-All Black Leon MacDonald's Blenheim home in which international rugby jerseys were stolen.
The 16 and 17 year olds were stopped by Police driving a stolen car. They will face charges in relation to the MacDonald burglary and other unrelated matters.
Acting Senior Sergeant Julian Lewis said Police were pleased to have resolved the matter so quickly and inquiries were continuing to locate the stolen rugby jerseys.
He asked that anyone with information that may help locate them to contact Blenheim Police on Ph 578 5279 or Crimestoppers Ph 0800 555 111.
Acting Senior Sergeant Lewis also thanked the public for the information received in relation to this incident.
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