Four people in custody after perfume theft at Hamilton shopping centre

Sunday 2 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sun 2 Aug, 10:22am

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Hamilton police have detained four young people following a robbery at The Base shopping centre on Saturday. Staff at a store were reportedly assaulted and thousands of dollars' worth of perfume was taken. Police stated that no weapons were used and no injuries were reported.

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1. 1News via RNZSun 2 Aug, 8:45am

   Four in custody after haul of perfume taken, staff assaulted - police (opens in new tab)

2. Waikato TimesSun 2 Aug, 10:22am

   In Brief: Cops quickly pick up scent of alleged perfume thieves at The Base (opens in new tab)