Police have charged a man who allegedly stole $21,000 worth of goods from Dunedin retailers.
Senior Sergeant Anthony Bond, of Dunedin, said officers apprehended a 27-year-old man who was wanted for 11 incidents of theft about 7.50am on Thursday.
The incidents took place at supermarket and clothing retailers in and around Dunedin, and the total value taken was more than $21,000, Snr Sgt Bond said.
The man was interviewed and charged with 11 burglaries. He would also be charged for making threats to kill, Snr Sgt Bond said.
On Wednesday, police had interviewed a 43-year-old woman in relation to six theft incidents in and around Dunedin, Snr Sgt Bond said.
The woman was remanded in custody.
The stolen products were worth more than $3500.
Police were aware retail crime was a topical conversation and it was something officers took seriously, Snr Sgt Bond said.
Lots of stores had CCTV cameras, which made it easy to identify offenders.
"It’s just a case of catching up and locating these people to hold them accountable," Snr Sgt Bond said.
