Law & Order
• Invercargill Police have arrested three people following several break-ins and robberies last week
• The incidents involved both youths and adults and took place in the early morning hours
• Investigations are still ongoing, and police continue to seek public help with the case
Further arrests have been made following a series of burglaries and robberies that took place on Monday, 5 May, in Invercargill. Police say the incidents, which included two aggravated robberies, two burglaries and an attempted burglary, occurred between 1.50am and 4.30am at commercial locations.
Police Make Arrest After Invercargill Incidents
* Police arrested a young person after several serious incidents occurred early Monday morning. * Officers continue investigating and are asking the public to help with further information. * Two vehicles are of interest to Police, including a stolen car now recovered. A young person has been arrested as Police continue investigating a
Mike Sanford
Inspector Stu Harvey praised the investigative efforts, stating: "Tireless work by Invercargill Police has resulted in further arrests for burglaries and robberies early last Monday morning."
A 15-year-old male had already been arrested last week in connection to several of the incidents, including one of the aggravated robberies. He has since appeared in the Invercargill Youth Court and is currently remanded in custody.
In addition to the youth, a 35-year-old woman and a 31-year-old man were jointly charged in relation to the second aggravated robbery. Police executed search warrants at properties in Invercargill to make the arrests. Both adults are now remanded in custody awaiting their next court appearance.
Thankfully, no serious injuries were reported during the crime spree.
Police say their investigation is ongoing and are appealing to the public for any further information that may help their enquiries. Inspector Harvey noted that officers are still keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity or has relevant footage from the time of the incidents.