A pair of alleged thieves were left empty handed in Onehunga after being caught in the act by Police yesterday afternoon.

Senior Sergeant Tony Ngau Chun, Auckland City East Area Response Manager, says at about 3.45pm two men were seen inside an abandoned house on Nissan Place.

“The witness called Police as they knew this dwelling was not occupied.

“One of the men was crawling around beneath the house as if he was looking for something.”

Police units arrived shortly afterwards and arrested the man without issue.