A thief with a fascination for tools is now facing Court after allegedly helping himself to more than $14,000 worth of gear from various trade stores.
Earlier this month Police were alerted to a man who took an item from Bunnings Manukau without paying for it.
Counties Manukau East Communities Manager, Senior Sergeant Simon Cornish, says upon further investigation, it was established the man was allegedly involved in several other incidents at different stores, involving leaving without paying for the items in his trolley.
"Last week officers executed a search warrant at a rural property in Karaka.
"Police took a man into custody who we believe is responsible for stealing almost $15,000 worth of items from various stores across Counties Manukau.
"During the search, cannabis was also located at the address and the man is now facing charges in relation to this.
"This was a great result and is another example of a person who is allegedly causing thousands of dollars' worth of offending, being held to account."
A 38-year-old man will appear in Manukau District Court on 18 September charged with four counts of shoplifting and one of possession of cannabis.
