A couple have been gifted charges on multiple offences after initially trying to get away with shoplifting in Pukekohe.
On Monday at 10.15am, Police were called to the Pukekohe Train Station after a man and woman were stopped by security as they attempted to take a trolley full of groceries onto a departing train.
Counties Manukau South Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Matt Hoyes, says when Police arrived the male tried to hide the trolley in a toilet cubicle.
"We have observed this male's actions on CCTV taking the trolley into the toilet block," Inspector Hoyes says.
"Staff have recovered the trolley of groceries from inside the toilets and placed both suspects under arrest."
Enquiries revealed that the groceries had allegedly been stolen from a nearby supermarket only minutes earlier.
"Further enquires revealed the male was also sought in connection with another serious incident at a superette in Papakura last week," Inspector Hoyes says.
"This is a pleasing result for staff, with the man being held to account for multiple serious offences that occurred in our community."
Back at the station the female was in interviewed and given a summons, however on her way out stated she had no money and would steal again.
"Police staff at Pukekohe Police Station gave her a food parcel to help, given the circumstances," Inspector Hoyes says.
While waiting for the man she has left the station and retuned around an hour later.
"At this time, she was allegedly observing carrying yet more stolen food," he says.
The female was arrested once again, and this time had her bail opposed.
"It's disappointing that despite the support being provided, the woman has continued to offend in such a brazen manner."
A 33-year-old man will appear in the Papakura District Court charged with receiving property, behaving threateningly, presenting an object like firearms and assault with intent to rob.
A 28-year-old woman will appear in the Pukekohe District Court charged with shoplifting.
