Liquor store burglarised and stolen vehicle dumped in Lake Whakatipu

Monday 10 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 10 Nov 2025, 3:57pm

Two people targeted a liquor store in Remarkables Park during an early-morning burglary. After stealing approximately $900 worth of alcohol, the offenders abandoned their stolen vehicle in Lake Whakatipu at Kelvin Heights. Police are currently appealing for information regarding the incident.

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1. Otago Daily TimesMon 10 Nov 2025, 3:33pm

   Liquor store targeted before vehicle dumped in lake (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldMon 10 Nov 2025, 3:33pm

   Stolen car submerged in Lake Wakatipu after Queenstown alcohol burglary (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsMon 10 Nov 2025, 3:57pm

   Queenstown liquor store ram-raided, stolen car dumped in lake (opens in new tab)