A designated team of police are working to prevent opportunist thieves targeting homes in the lead-up to Christmas - the latest being the theft of a Whangarei family's car.
Mum-of-two Pritrice Campbell says the theft was more than just an expensive inconvenience. She also has to comfort her terrified daughter.
The family's morning routine was disrupted yesterday when Mrs Campbell discovered their WRX Subaru had been stolen in the night from where it was parked on the driveway, outside her bedroom window in Morningside.
Inside was baby gear including a car seat, a booster seat, nappy bag and clothes.
The car was locked, an alarm set and it had an immobiliser activated. Police are still investigating the theft.