Two more arrests in Taumarunui ram raid

Ruapehu Police have made two further arrests in relation to a burglary in Taumarunui earlier this month.

At around 4am on April 13, police responded to a report of a burglary of a business on Hakiaha Street, Taumarunui in which a vehicle was used to gain entry to the premises.

A 20-year-old man was arrested on Saturday and has been charged with burglary.

He is due to appear in the Taumarunui District Court on Thursday.

A 22-year-old-man was arrested last Monday and has been charged with receiving stolen property.

He is due to appear in the Hamilton District Court on Friday.

Police arrested and charged a youth with burglary on 14 April and have not ruled out filing further charges against the offenders.

Police enquiries into this incident are ongoing and anyone who has information that could assist with enquiries is asked to call Police on 105 or visit police.govt.nz/use-105 ‘Update Report’, referencing file number 230413/9861.