Second arrest for New Plymouth ram-raid

Police have arrested a second person in relation to the ram-raid burglary of a New Plymouth convenience store on 4 January.

A 16-year-old male has been charged and will be appearing in the New Plymouth Youth Court this afternoon.

This arrest follows the arrest earlier today of a 22-year-old man in relation to the ram-raid.

Two offenders remain outstanding and work is ongoing to identify and locate them.

Anyone with information that may assist is asked to contact Police via our 105 phone service or online at https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105, using Update My Report. Please reference file number 230104/2963.

Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers at 0800 555 111.

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