Man charged after jewellery robbery in Palmerston North

Tuesday 30 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 30 Sep 2025, 12:03pm

A 29-year-old man has been charged with non-aggravated robbery following an incident at The Plaza shopping centre. Police say the suspect chased a person, threatened them, and stole their jewellery. The man is expected to appear in court on 2 October.

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1. RNZTue 30 Sep 2025, 11:59am

   Robber arrested and charged in Palmerston North (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 30 Sep 2025, 12:03pm

   Police arrest man after Palmerston North Plaza shopper jewellery snatch (opens in new tab)