It was a busy night for burglars in Manurewa overnight, with Police ruining the fun for a handful of alleged criminals.
Just after 11.30pm, a number of residents phoned Police to report a group of people attempting to enter properties on Avonglen Court, Wattle Farm Road and Glencalder Place.
Counties Manukau Central Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Warrick Adkin, says shortly after another member of the public called Police in relation to a vehicle that was in the process of being abandoned.
"The vehicle hadn't been reported stolen at the time, however a phone call to the registered owner confirmed it was stolen.
"The Police Eagle helicopter arrived quickly and observed a group of three people allegedly trespassing on properties and stealing clothing items."
Inspector Adkin says Eagle directed staff on the ground to the suspects, who were taken into custody without incident.
"A 27-year-old man charged with burglary will appear in Manukau District Court today and two others, both 15, have been referred to Youth Aid.
"Police will continue to deploy a range of resources and tactics to respond to this sort of offending so that we can hold people to account."
