Otago Gold Honey co-owner Tim Sinclair stands guard outside his Waihola stall. Photo: Stephen JaquieryA South Otago honey stall owner is on the hunt for a brazen and chronic sticky-fingered honey thief who has allegedly been helping herself to the stall’s product without paying for years. Otago Gold Honey co-owner Carlee McCaw is appealing to the public to help identify the mystery woman. The alleged honey thief captured by Otago Gold Honey CCTV footage over a two-year period. "Who knows what she’s doing with the money ... certainly not paying for her honey."

Source: Otago Daily Times February 18, 2026 15:35 UTC