A gang member caught stealing alcohol now faces the sober reality of shoplifting charges worth more than $10,000.
On Friday afternoon Police received a report of a man entering a liquor store in Henderson Valley Road, Henderson and allegedly taking three bottles of alcohol before leaving the store without paying.
About 15 minutes after receiving the report, Police sighted a vehicle matching the description provided and signalled for the vehicle to stop.
adminPolice are working to locate Dan Blue Poutu, who has a warrant for his arrest and is actively avoiding Police.
The 20-year-old is wanted by Police for failing to appear in court and removing his electronically monitored bracelet.
He has links to south Auckland and is believed to be in the wider Auckland area.
Poutu is considered dangerous and should not be approached.
If you see Poutu, please call 111 immediately. Information can also be provided to Police via 105, quoting file number 260326/1698.
adminAn officer responding to one job had to change tack after encountering a stolen vehicle being driven erratically on the Southern Motorway early this morning.
Just before 2am, a Police Dog Unit was responding towards west Auckland to assist colleagues with another job when a Mazda Demio was being driven dangerously near Mt Wellington.
The dog handler signalled for this vehicle to stop, but it took off at speed.
