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Hamilton man threatened staff during eyewear thefts

Waikato TimesNZ HeraldRNZFriday 17 January 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated
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Kenneth Waaka allegedly stole more than $2,000 worth of glasses from a Hamilton Specsavers. During the incident, the drunken shoplifter reportedly threatened to kill and rape a staff member. These thefts were part of several incidents involving stolen eyewear that occurred days apart last year.

How they headlined it

First reported by Waikato Times, Fri 17 Jan 2025, 4:37pm · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 3 hours
  1. Waikato TimesWaikato Times

    Sunglasses stealer's sexual assault threats to store staff (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Hamilton shoplifter Kenneth Waaka threatens to rape Specsavers staffer during theft (opens in new tab)

  3. RNZRNZ

    Hamilton shoplifter Kenneth Waaka threatened to rape Specsavers staffer during theft (opens in new tab)