A pair of alleged burglars caught in the act of removing a hot water cylinder and copper piping from a Tikipunga property yesterday have faced court.
Police say they were alerted to a burglary at a property undergoing renovation on Thomas Street just after 9.30am on Sunday.
The homeowner reported seeing, through security cameras, two people allegedly inside the premises removing items from the home.
Whangārei Area Prevention Manager, Senior Sergeant Dave Wilkinson says Police were notified after two people were seen breaking into the property, which is currently under construction.
“The Police Dog Unit, Delta, has responded and apprehended two people allegedly trying to run out the back of the property with tools,” said Snr Sgt Wilkinson.
“One person suffered a minor dog bite as a result.
“CCTV footage proved invaluable in this case, alerting the homeowner to the pair entering the property and allowing them to see the footage in real time.
“CCTV is a great security measure and not only can it alert you as incidents are happening, but it is also a crucial tool in identifying offenders and providing critical evidence.”
A 32-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman have been charged with burglary and were due to appear in Whangārei District Court today.
