Police say two offenders were left out of luck, and gas, after a burglary in east Auckland overnight.
Counties Manukau East Police officers responded to an alleged burglary at a landscaping business on Botany Road in Botany just before 11.30pm last night, July 30.
“It was reported two offenders had allegedly gained access to the yard and were believed to be trying to steal diesel,” area prevention manager, Inspector Rakana Cook, says.
“A number of police staff responded to the area, with support from a police dog handler.”
Police were quickly on the scent and a 44-year-old man was arrested near the business.
“The dog handler continued to track for the second offender, and he was found trying to hide under a digger,” Cook says.
Both men, aged 37 and 44, have jointly been charged with burglary and will appear in the Manukau District Court today, July 31.
“It’s a great result. From a report being made as the offending was taking place through to night shift staff getting on scene quickly and interrupting the offenders.”
