Couple arrested for allegedly stealing $9000 of supermarket meat

StuffNZ Herald1NewsWednesday 19 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated
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A couple has been arrested following the theft of approximately $9000 worth of meat from two Farro supermarkets in central Auckland. Police say the stolen goods were allegedly sold for cash and methamphetamine. One suspect, described as a Black Power member, was reportedly found hiding under clothes during a search warrant execution.

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First reported by Stuff, Wed 19 Aug, 8:10am · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 4 hours
  1. StuffStuff

    Couple accused of stealing $9000 of supermarket meat for meth and cash (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Black Power member charged with stealing $9000 of meat at two Farro supermarkets in central Auckland (opens in new tab)

  3. 1News1News

    Black Power member accused of burglary found hiding under pile of clothes (opens in new tab)