Burglary arrests prompt warning

Wairarapa police are urging people to be more vigilant about security after four people were arrested in relation to burglaries.

In one incident three quad-type vehicles worth about $40,000 were taken from Kaxa Motors, Masterton, last month.

One was later found burned out but the other two have been recovered in good condition, Detective Sergeant Tracey Calder said. A 29-year-old man was arrested on Thursday after the vehicles were found at a Masterton address.

In another incident a man, 22, was arrested in relation to a burglary at Wairarapa Scrap Metals in which batteries and a small dirt bike were taken.

In the third incident two women aged 19 and 21 were arrested in relation to a burglary at a Masterton home five months ago during which a television, an MP3 player and stereo were taken. A third person was expected to be charged in connection with the incident.

Ms Calder said the business owners and public were helpful in recovering the items, providing information police could follow up.

She said people needed to be more "vigilant" around security, especially leading up to Christmas.

The 29-year-old man was expected to appear in the Masterton District Court yesterday, and the rest were to follow next week.

Police tips to keep your property safe

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  Lock all doors and windows when you are not at home.
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  Make sure windows have safety latches if they are left open.
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  Leave Christmas presents out of sight.
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  Lock cars and make sure valuables are out of sight.