A man has been arrested and $50,000 worth of jewellery recovered following a burglary in Motueka yesterday.
Detective Constable Kelvin Heiford said police were alerted to the burglary on High St just before 4am on Tuesday morning.
A ute had allegedly pulled up outside the store and drove away a short time later.
The vehicle was eventually found on fire at 5.45am at the intersection of Whakarewa and Queen Victoria streets.
A 32-year-old man was taken into custody and has been charged with burglary and unlawfully taking a motor vehicle.
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He was due to appear in the Nelson District Court this morning.
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