Wanaka Police recover stolen tools following search warrant. Photo: NZ PoliceA 22-year-old Wanaka man is due to appear in the Queenstown District Court this month facing charges relating to two building site burglaries and two commercial storage yard burglaries in the Queenstown and Wanaka areas in the last three months. Sergeant Miriam Reddington, of Wanaka, said further charges were likely. Police wanted to hear from tradespeople and building retailers who may have lost equipment over the last several months. "We encourage tradespeople to secure all equipment at night, record the serial numbers of tools, and engrave their equipment with identifying marks."

Source: Otago Daily Times October 12, 2018 00:56 UTC