A man sought by police in connection to a string of offending at retail premises in Central Auckland has been arrested.
The Head Hunters associate had “numerous” warrants for his arrest.
“We believe he is continuing to commit offending at retail stores to the tune of thousands of dollars,” Auckland central area commander Inspector Grant Tetzlaff said on Thursday.
Retailers, security staff, and members of the public in the city centre and Newmarket areas were urged to be on the lookout for the 49-year-old.
Police today thanked the Central Auckland retail community and the security sector who kept them up to date with sightings and information which led to the arrest.
“We believe this arrest will make the city centre safer.”
A 49-year-old man is due to appear in Auckland District Court tomorrow on nine charges of aggravated assault, five charges of theft from retailers, and several other charges.
The warrant for his arrest in connection to an aggravated robbery would also be heard, police said.