A “spree burglar” who stole from people’s garages and sheds, making off with thousands of dollars worth of tools and other property, has been sent to prison.
Alex Gardner, 28, targeted properties in Hastings and Havelock North in July and August last year.
The Hastings District Court has been told he made off with property including tools, Weber barbecues, a specialised socket set for maintaining trucks and vintage car parts.
Some homeowners lost property worth thousands of dollars and, even when insured, had to cover excesses in the hundreds.