Four
people have been arrested following a series of search
warrants executed in Greerton, Pyes Pa, Welcome Bay,
Papamoa, Bethlehem and Athentree.
The warrants were
related to a series of thefts from cars that have occurred
over the last several weeks in the Western Bay of
Plenty.
The people responsible would steal valuable
items but target wallets and use the cards to purchase items
throughout the Western Bay, fraudulently purchasing
thousands of dollars’ worth of goods with the paywave
cards.
They are due to appear in Tauranga District
Court on charges relating to theft and fraud over the coming
days.
The investigation is ongoing and Police are
still seeking other people in relation to this
offending.
A significant amount of property has been
recovered with owners yet to be confirmed. They include
tools, wallets, sunglasses and bags.
If you recognise
any of these items, please contact Greerton Police on
105
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