$11,000 of fireworks stolen

Thieves have made off with $11,000 worth of fireworks from the Morrinsville Warehouse.

Morinsville police said the thieves broke into locked shipping containers sometime after the shop closed last night.

"We're talking about a considerable amount of stock being taken with three pallets of fireworks in pre-packaged containers missing. Some of the product names include Megashot, Backyard Blast and Astro Blazer Mega Mix boxes," a spokesman said.

He said police are concerned that the thieves may try and sell the fireworks, despite new legislation coming in next year which will only allow fireworks to be sold between November 2 and November 5.

"We'd like the only bang those responsible get from the theft of these fireworks [to be] that of a slamming cell door.

"People should remember that if they buy fireworks from the offenders they're creating a market and potentially face charges for receiving if caught," he said.

The police spokesman said anyone with information on the identity of the thieves should call him on (07) 889 5071.

- NZHERALD STAFF