Waikato Police investigating a burglary reported on Monday morning have arrested two people after recovering the stolen vehicle and personal belongings.
The burglary was reported to Police around 10.30am on Monday after the occupants of a residential property in Tamahere had come back from a walk. When they returned, they saw the home had been broken into, with their vehicle and belongings stolen.
Investigators from the Waikato Tactical Crime Unit attended the incident and quickly identified a local address of interest.
Further assistance was provided by recently installed CCTV cameras within the Tamahere Village including Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR), which identified the suspect and stolen vehicle.
Upon searching the address, Police located the missing belongings in a separate vehicle parked at the rear of the property and spoke with people at the house.
The stolen vehicle was identified in several thefts in Te Rapa later that night and fled Police before crashing into a fence. Two people were taken into custody.
A 29-year-old woman and 34-year-old man will appear in the Hamilton District Court today for breaching court release conditions. Further charges will follow in relation to dishonesty offending.
Investigation into the burglary continues.
Police urge residents to consider prevention measures they can take to keep their homes safe from being a target for burglary. Home security systems, community CCTV, motion activated lights and secured windows and doors are some good measures.
Call 111 if you suspect a burglary.
