Thieves leave Mazdas extensively damaged
Two Mazdas stolen by thieves in Dunedin over the weekend were left extensively damaged.
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Targeted vehicles left unlocked
Targeted vehicles left unlocked
St Clair residents continue to be targeted by thieves.
Half-naked man found asleep under tarp
Half-naked man found asleep under tarp
Dunedin police are investigating whether a theft at the Dunedin Holiday Park is related to the discovery of a half naked man found asleep under a tarpaulin within the enclosed premises.
Police urge vigilance in rural areas
Police urge vigilance in rural areas
Rural residents are urged to be vigilant and secure property, following a spate of thefts around the province.
Hospice theft caught on camera
Hospice theft caught on camera
Gerry Elliman has taken to wearing a key around his neck.
Thefts from cars prompt warning
Thefts from cars prompt warning
Car owners in the St Kilda and City Rise are advised to remove possessions from their vehicles following a spate of thefts.
Thefts from cars concern for police
Thefts from cars concern for police
Dunedin police are concerned a thief, or ring of thieves, is at work in Dunedin after 10 separate reports of car break-ins and thefts of goods from cars in the city last week.
Students again urged to lock up as thieves hit
Students again urged to lock up as thieves hit
Five thefts or burglaries from Dunedin student flats at the weekend have prompted police to re-issue a reminder to students to be more vigilant about protecting their property.
'High-end grazer' in contempt
'High-end grazer' in contempt
A French chef who was described as a "high-end grazer" by Judge Kevin Phillips in the Queenstown District Court was held in contempt of court yesterday for "playing rock'n'roll as he stood in the dock".
Items stolen from boats on properties
Items stolen from boats on properties
A spate of thefts from boats parked on Albert Town properties this month has sparked a police warning for owners to check security and not leave items in vessels.
Tuned into TV theft
Tuned into TV theft
A Dunedin man who stole a 21-inch LCD television from The Warehouse in South Dunedin was caught red-handed when he returned to the store to steal an aerial to go with it, police say.
Large theft of clothing
Large theft of clothing
Dunedin police are investigating the theft of thousands of dollars' worth of clothing from a central city retailer at the weekend.
$13,000 'dream' ring theft
$13,000 'dream' ring theft
A heartbroken Dunedin student has issued a plea to whoever took her dream engagement ring: please return it.
Stole from Salvation Army foodbank
Stole from Salvation Army foodbank
The Salvation Army fears the conviction of a Dunedin couple for stealing $1000 worth of groceries destined for its foodbank has tarnished the reputation of the organisation.
Adventure gear stolen
Adventure gear stolen
The Dunedin owner of an outdoor adventure business was devastated about the theft of most of his equipment, police said yesterday.
Tourists undone by theft in Dunedin
Tourists undone by theft in Dunedin
Rather than being a highlight, a stroll along Victory beach looking at the Peninsula's wildlife turned out to be a disenchanting experience for a German and two Spanish tourists.
Liquor theft appeal
Liquor theft appeal
Police are appealing for information to help them solve two cases of liquor theft in Wanaka.
Rugby: Coach victim of car break-in
Rugby: Coach victim of car break-in
When things are not going for you, they really are not going for you.
Computers, cash taken in burglaries at schools
Computers, cash taken in burglaries at schools
Computers and cash were taken when office blocks at Dunstan High School and Clyde School were broken into early yesterday.
'Atrocious' spate of shoplifting from hospice shop
'Atrocious' spate of shoplifting from hospice shop
Torn-off labels, empty hangers and discarded items have been left in place of stolen good winter clothing at Dunedin's Butterflies Hospice Shop numerous times in recent weeks.