Law & Order
- 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 series of serious incidents in Invercargill.
The incidents included two aggravated robberies, two burglaries, and an attempted burglary, all happening between 1.50am and 4.30am on Monday morning.
Police Investigate Overnight Robberies In Invercargill
* Invercargill Police are investigating a series of linked incidents at several premises overnight * A stolen red Toyota Vitz has been recovered following the aggravated robberies and burglaries * Police urge anyone with information about the vehicles or offenders to come forward Police are asking the public for help after a string
Mike Sanford
Detective Inspector Stu Harvey said, "Thankfully, no serious injuries were reported, but the victims were understandably upset and shaken by what occurred."
Police have charged the young person in relation to the incidents, and he has been remanded in custody to appear in the Invercargill Youth Court today.
Detective Inspector Harvey explained, "The investigation into this offending is still very much active.
We understand these events are unnerving for our community, and we are working hard to locate those we believe to be involved."
Police are asking for help from the public to progress the case.
"We still need the public’s help and want to hear from anyone who might be able to assist," Detective Inspector Harvey said.
"In particular, Police are seeking information about two vehicles that were seen in the area of some of the incidents.
One of them, a stolen red Toyota Vitz, was involved in the offending and has been recovered while the other vehicle is described only as a car.
Police would like to speak to anyone who saw vehicles fitting these descriptions between 1am and 5am on Monday."
Anyone with information about these vehicles or the incidents is urged to contact Police on 105. Information can also be shared anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.