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A would-be thief who allegedly attempted to leave a store without paying has been caught red-handed.
At about 10.20pm last night, Police were called following a report of a person inside a retail store who had allegedly taken a number of items and left without paying.
Whangārei Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Rene Rakete, says officers were quick to arrive and located the alleged offender inside a vehicle parked out the front of the Okara Drive store.
“One person was arrested on the spot and a number of clothing items were located inside.