Police in Pukekohe have been investigating a series of incidents related to the thefts of cellphones.
A 21-year-old man has been arrested and charged with 11x theft, 2x obtain by deception and 1x robbery. He will appear in the Pukekohe District Court on Wednesday 22 October.
It is believed the phones were advertised on Facebook buy/sell groups and victims travelled to Pukekohe from as far as Matamata or Whangarei to sell their phone.
"If you have been contacted on Facebook by anyone wishing to purchase a cellphone off you by meeting in Pukekohe, Police would appreciate you coming forward to assist with the investigation," says Senior Constable Malakai Tohi or Pukekohe Police.
"Additionally anyone who has had a phone or cash stolen in the Pukekohe area is urged to report the crime to Police."