A large amount of money and personal belongings has been stolen after thieves broke into 20 vehicles. Polcie said the offenders broke windows or opened unlocked doors in the raid overnight on Monday. The streets targeted by the thieves were Naumai Street, Coutts Road, Pomona Street, Irving Street, Albany Street, Preston Street, Gorton Street, Oldham Street, Ashton Street, River Terrace, Waverly Street, Wentworth Street and Walker Crescent. Members of the public may also find stolen property that has been stashed in gardens or along the street, police said. If anyone has information or they come across potentially stolen property they can contact Gore Police on 03 203 9300, or anonymously call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 24, 2017 21:00 UTC