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Police release CCTV image of 'distinctive' burglar

November 23, 2023
Police are seeking this man in relation to multiple burglaries around some parts of Auckland.

Police are seeking this man in relation to multiple burglaries around some parts of Auckland. (Source: NZ Police)

Police have released a CCTV image of a man relating to their investigation into a series of burglaries across Auckland.

The Counties Manukau East Tactical Crime Unit is investigating around 18 commercial burglaries reported between August 12 and November 21, 2023.

These occurred in Botany, Flat Bush, Manukau and Papatoetoe.

Police are calling on the public to help identify the man wearing "a distinctive cap and riding a red Mongoose bicycle" as part of their inquiries.

Police are seeking this man.

Police are seeking this man. (Source: NZ Police)

"Someone will know who this person is, and we ask that you contact Police via our 105 phone service or by going online," a police spokesperson.

Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 and referencing file number 231031/3519.

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