A 26-year-old woman's plan to allegedly steal a $74,500 necklace in Auckland's CBD was derailed this afternoon after quick actions of store employees.
Police were called to a commercial premises on Galway Street just before 5pm this afternoon.
"The woman has entered the store allegedly holding a metal pole, before taking a necklace from its display," says Senior Sergeant Dean Henderson.
"When challenged by store employees when attempting to leave, the woman has threatened the employees."
Senior Sergeant Henderson says upon arrival Police spoke with the woman.
"She has then allegedly used the metal pole to smash a $20,000 cabinet."
The woman was taken into custody without further incident.
"The necklace has since been returned to the Galway Street premises," says Senior Sergeant Henderson.
"Police acknowledge the quick actions of the store employees that resulted in this arrest."
The 26-year-old is due to appear in Auckland District Court on 5 March, charged with demands to steal, possess offensive weapon, threatens to do grievous bodily harm, shoplifts over $1,000, and intentional damage.
