A 19-year-old man has been charged with theft after police recovered $25,000 worth of jewellery that was allegedly stolen from an Auckland store on Tuesday.
Staff at the St Lukes Shopping Centre jewellery store reported the theft just before 3.30pm.
“A man had left the store allegedly taking a pendant and neckless without paying,” Inspector Alisse Robertson said.
“There were no threats of violence made towards the staff working, but ultimately, it’s not something the staff should have had to experience.”
The man was found at a property in nearby Morningside, along with the items.
“It’s a good result we’ve been able to resolve this matter quickly and put someone before the Court,” Robertson said.
The man was charged with theft and will appear in the Auckland District Court today.
