Thieves stole a number of firearms from a South Island house while the occupants were evacuated due to yesterday's tsunami warning. Police said the firearms, some of them antiques were stolen from an address in Riwaka in the Nelson area at about 7.30am. "For someone to take advantage of others at a time like this is a deplorable act," said Nelson Bays Area commander Inspector Mathew Arnold-Kelly. "We do not want these firearms to fall into the wrong hands. Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact Nelson Bays Police on 03 546 3840

Source: Otago Daily Times November 14, 2016 21:38 UTC