Police have derailed a man’s plans, putting him before the court for theft of thousands of dollars’ worth of railway sleepers.

On 2 May, witnesses called Police after seeing two men removing railway sleepers from beside the Glenbrook Vintage Railway line.

Waiuku Sergeant Michael Robison says the witnesses managed to record the alleged offender’s number plate as well as video footage, which helped identify one of the men.

“Late last week Police executed a search warrant at a Pukekohe address where a number of railway sleepers were located and seized.

“A man was also arrested at the address and will appear in court next month.

“This type of crime is incredibly dangerous for our community and we are grateful to the vigilant people who called Police and were able to gather as much information as possible, helping lead to this arrest.”

Anyone who notices any offending or suspicious behaviour is urged to contact Police online at https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105 or via our 105 phone service.

Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

A 64-year-old man will appear in Pukekohe District Court on 12 June charged with theft and trespassing.

Enquiries remain ongoing to identify and locate the second person.

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