Auckland gang member charged after alleged liquor theft and stolen vehicle

Monday 19 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 19 Oct, 1:27pm

A 33-year-old gang member faces 13 shoplifting charges following an alleged theft of three bottles of alcohol from a Henderson liquor store. Police spotted the man driving a reported stolen vehicle 15 minutes after the incident, discovering he was also in breach of bail.

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First reported by 1News, Mon 19 Oct, 1:00pm · 3 reports from 2 outlets over 26 minutes

1NewsMon 19 Oct, 1:00pm

Gang member allegedly took alcohol, drove in stolen car (opens in new tab)
- Gang member charged with $10,000 shoplifting spree (opens in new tab) Mon 19 Oct, 1:00pm
NZ HeraldMon 19 Oct, 1:27pm

Gang member faces shoplifting charges, allegedly caught stealing liquor from Henderson, Auckland store (opens in new tab)