Police were first alerted to the man by a complaint about his driving in Whakatāne on Tuesday afternoon. A man has been charged after a Whakatāne driving complaint which was followed by vehicles being stolen or damaged in the CBD. Police are asking for information from anyone who saw suspicious behaviour or had a car or other property damaged. A 31-year-old man was charged with "a number of serious offences” and appeared in the Whakatāne District Court on Wednesday, police said. Information can be provided in person at the Whakatāne Police Station, by calling 105, or visiting 105.police.govt.nz and quoting file number 210125/5538.

Source: Stuff January 27, 2021 03:45 UTC