Seven service medals stolen during Waihi burglary

Wednesday 5 February 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 5 Feb 2025, 5:13pm

Police are seeking information after seven historical service medals were stolen from a property on Trig Road North in Waihi. The theft occurred between Sunday evening and Monday afternoon. Other items taken during the burglary included jewellery, wedding rings, and various power tools.

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1. Waikato Times via StuffWed 5 Feb 2025, 4:20pm

   War medals of ‘great importance’ stolen in Waihi burglary (opens in new tab)

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2. RNZWed 5 Feb 2025, 4:49pm

   Seven sentimental service medals stolen from Waihī property (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldWed 5 Feb 2025, 5:13pm

   Waihī theft: ‘Extremely’ valuable service medals stolen from family (opens in new tab)