Arrest made after Upper Hutt burglaries

Police have arrested one man in relation to a number of burglaries and thefts from cars in the Hutt Valley over the last few weeks.

The offender was identified through forensic evidence left at the scene of one of the incidents.

The 24-year-old man has been charged with two counts of burglary and is due to appear in Hutt Valley District Court tomorrow, with further charges possible.

Police would like to remind everyone to keep security top of mind and not create opportunities for thieves.

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