Two offenders were left out of luck – and gas – after a burglary in Botany overnight.

Counties Manukau East Police responded to a burglary at a landscaping business on Botany Road just before 11.30pm.

“It was reported two offenders had allegedly gained access to the yard and were believed to be trying to steal diesel,” Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Rakana Cook says.

“A number of Police staff responded to the area, with support from a Police dog handler.”

Police were quickly on the scent.

A 44-year-old man was quickly arrested near the business.

“The dog handler continued to track for the second offender, and he was found trying to hide under a digger.”

Both men, aged 37 and 44, have jointly been charged with burglary and will appear in the Manukau District Court today.

“It’s a great result,” Inspector Cook says. “From a report being made as the offending was taking place through to night shift staff getting on scene quickly and interrupting the offenders.”

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