Three arrested after $12,000 worth of tobacco stolen from Tītahi Bay store

Sunday 7 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sun 7 Sep 2025, 11:08am

Police have arrested three young people following a burglary at a Tītahi Bay store on Thursday night. Officers recovered $12,000 worth of tobacco products in a suitcase after community members reported suspicious behaviour.

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1. NZ HeraldSun 7 Sep 2025, 10:15am

   Police arrest teens, seize $12,000 worth of tobacco products in Porirua (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsSun 7 Sep 2025, 10:33am

   Police recover $12,000 of tobacco after Tītahi Bay store burglary (opens in new tab)

3. StuffSun 7 Sep 2025, 11:08am

   Smoking gun: Public tip-off leads to $12k tobacco bust (opens in new tab)