An Auckland man has been arrested and charged with stealing more than $2000 worth of canned corned beef during eight shoplifting incidents dating back to November last year.
Counties Manukau South Area Commander, Inspector Joe Hunter, said Papakura’s Community Policing Team were patrolling on foot at Woolworths Takanini yesterday morning when they noticed staff interacting with a male shoplifter.
“The man has then attempted to leave the area and was quickly apprehended by staff,” Hunter said.
“It appears the man has allegedly taken 20 cans of corned beef and a couple of other items and attempted to leave the store without paying.”