A 37-year-old woman in New Zealand is charged in connection with targeting elderly women in Hamilton and Auckland, allegedly stealing over $5,000 through home intrusions and card fraud between December 2025 and January 2026.

A 37-year-old woman has been arrested in New Zealand over allegations of targeting elderly women in Hamilton and Auckland between December 2025 and January 2026. Police say she entered victims’ homes under false pretenses, stole bank cards, and withdrew over $5,000. She faces four burglary charges, three counts of using a bank card for financial gain, and one shoplifting charge. Authorities used CCTV and banking records to build the case, describing the crimes as deliberate and exploitative. The victims, all in their 80s and living alone, suffered emotional distress. The suspect is expected to appear in Waitākere District Court, with bail opposed and further charges possible.