Car owners are being warned not to valuable items in their cars, especially while Christmas shopping, after a spate of thefts in Wellington overnight.
Wellington police arrested and charged five people in connection to a thefts from vehicles last night.
Two teenagers were arrested after being spotted allegedly breaking into cars in Wellington suburb of Thorndon, Wellington City police prevention manager Inspector Terry van Dillen said.
Police, including the Crime Squad and the dog unit caught the teens in two separate locations after they fled the area, Mr Dillen said.
A 15- and an 18-year-old will appear in court today.