Police have charged a second teenager as part of an investigation into a recent spike of vehicle crime in parts of the North Shore.
The two 14-year-olds are now before the Youth Court in relation to at least 25 incidents earlier this month.
°Â²¹¾±³Ù±ð³¾²¹³Ù¨¡ East Area Commander, Inspector Stefan Sagar says Police have been investigating the small group responsible for stealing or breaking into vehicles.
¡°This week we have put this second teenager before the Youth Court on at least 11 charges of unlawfully taking a motor vehicle.
¡°It¡¯s a great outcome for our staff who have been investigating the group¡¯s offending in our communities.
¡°Their work has been greatly assisted when the public have ensured they reported a car break in or theft in a timely manner to Police.¡±
Offending has occurred in parts of Bayswater, Belmont, Devonport and Hauraki Corner this month.
¡°We are still encouraging our communities to ensure their vehicles are secured and any tempting valuables for an offender are removed, especially overnight,¡± Inspector Sagar says.
¡°Please also continue to report any suspicious activity in your neighbourhood to Police so it can be looked into.¡±
ENDS.
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