Undies thief chooses slow getaway vehicle

Whangarei police have arrested a man fleeing a crime on a mobility scooter in the early hours.

Travelling at a top speed of about 7km/h, he was spotted by a patrol car. The suspect abandoned his getaway vehicle and fled on foot but was caught when he fell over.

Police found more than 20 items of clothing on the scooter, including socks and undies.

A 38-year-old Whangarei man has been charged with stealing the scooter and clothing, and possessing burglary instruments.