Three alleged jewel thieves have been arrested after members of the public recognised missing jewellery on police Facebook appeals.
Police have confirmed that a number of items of jewellery worth thousands of dollars were stolen from a residential property in Rotorua on September 10.
A 23-year-old Canadian resident and two Israeli residents, aged 24 and 27, are due to appear at Christchurch District Court this morning each charged with one count of burglary.
Police investigations are continuing.
Detective Sergeant Don Fisher said it is "very satisfying" to be able to return the items to their owners and it "shows what can be achieved when police and the community work together".
