Police are appealing to the public for information following burglaries in Greenmeadows and Tamatea.

Police were called to an address in Greenmeadows about 6am this morning after two offenders were found in the victim’s house.

Both offenders fled the scene.

Police located a youth nearby. He was taken into custody with multiple charges including burglary.

A second offender was later identified and located. A 26-year-old man was charged with multiple burglary offences and is due to appear in Hastings District Court this afternoon.

Police believe this pair may have been into multiple properties in the Greenmeadows and Tamatea areas and ask residents to check security footage and report any information that might relate using reference number 260326/1713.

Police have also located further items of property that are believed to have been stolen.

Please report any information or missing property via the 105 service online or by phone.

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