A group of five tried to break into an Upper Hutt store around 12.40am. Upper Hutt Main St store burglary foiled as police arrest fiveA group of five tried to break into an Upper Hutt store around 12.40am. Photo / NZMEAn Upper-Hutt store was the target of an overnight burglary by a group of four youths and a 20-year-old man. Police were notified of an attempt to break into a Main St store around 12.40am, said Hutt Valley Area Commander, Inspector Wade Jennings. “The alleged offenders made multiple attempts to gain access to the store, however those attempts were unsuccessful.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 06, 2026 12:00 UTC