12-week surge of rooftop-tent thefts in Auckland's North Shore leads to police investigation and safety measures development.

Police in Auckland's North Shore raise concerns over a surge in rooftop-tent thefts, advising owners to keep their tents safe. In the last 12 weeks, Waitematā East Police have received ten reports of stolen rooftop-tents, compared to 20 reports received for all of 2023 in the area. Enquiries suggest thieves use power tools to cut tents off roof-racks, prompting police to investigate and develop safety measures.

April 11, 2024
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