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Four in custody after staff assaulted, haul of perfume taken, at Hamilton store, police say
NZ🏛️ PoliticsCenter8 hr. ago

Four in custody after staff assaulted, haul of perfume taken, at Hamilton store, police say

Police in Hamilton, New Zealand, detained four individuals suspected of assaulting store staff and stealing perfume during a heist at The Base shopping center. The incident occurred just before 2 p.m. on Saturday, with no weapons used and no injuries reported. Officers received information from the public, including video footage from someone at the scene, which helped them locate the stolen goods within 25 minutes. The suspects were taken into custody and are expected to face robbery charges in court. Authorities praised the quick response and public assistance in solving the case.

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RNZ (Radio New Zealand) logoRNZ (Radio New Zealand)State / PublicCenter8 hr. ago
Four in custody after staff assaulted, haul of perfume taken, at Hamilton store, police say

Police in Hamilton, New Zealand, detained four individuals suspected of assaulting store staff and stealing perfume during a heist at The Base shopping center. The incident occurred just before 2 p.m. on Saturday, with no weapons used and no injuries reported. Officers received information from the public, including video footage from someone at the scene, which helped them locate the stolen goods within 25 minutes. The suspects were taken into custody and are expected to face robbery charges in court. Authorities praised the quick response and public assistance in solving the case.

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