Police in North Dunedin following an alleged theft from a commercial premises. Photo: Peter McIntoshA man is in custody after an alleged theft in North East Valley prompted an armed police callout this afternoon. A police spokesperson said they were alerted to a report of a theft at a commercial premises just before 4:30pm. The man fled on foot but was apprehended soon after on the corner of North Road and Frame Street. A large contingent of officers rallied in the valley and closed off streets while a search for the man was carried out.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 13, 2021 06:32 UTC