Police have arrested a man committing a string of burglaries this morning in Napier, in what a local officer is calling great back-to-basics Police work.

Senior Sergeant Su Robinson, Napier Response Manager, says: “At around 8am, a male was seen trying to open a person’s garage door, before leaving in a vehicle of interest.

“Officers had seen the vehicle acting suspiciously earlier and quickly identified the driver as a person of interest, also.

“Police were able to track the man to an industrial area where it is believed he was going to dispose of property stolen from another address.

Senior Sergeant Robinson says the quick actions of Police meant officers were able to stop the vehicle and arrest the male without incident.

“Using the knowledge we have around local people of interest, acting quickly, and using the technology we have available has led to an excellent result.

“The community can be assured, their homes and property are safer due to actions taken,” Senior Sergeant Robinson says.

The 51-year-old man is now facing two charges of burglary, one charge of possessing instruments for burglary, and one of receiving stolen property.

The man was due to to appear in Napier District Court today.

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