Teen arrested after attempted $20,000 clothing theft in Albany

Friday 5 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 5 Dec 2025, 3:41pm

A 16-year-old has been arrested following a smash-and-grab burglary at JD Sports in Albany early Friday morning. Police responded to alarms at approximately 2:54am and recovered more than $20,000 worth of clothing. Officers located a vehicle containing the stolen merchandise in front of the shop.

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1. 1NewsFri 5 Dec 2025, 1:08pm

   Teen arrested after attempted $20k clothing theft at Auckland store (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 5 Dec 2025, 2:09pm

   Auckland teen charged after $20k North Shore shop burglary foiled (opens in new tab)

3. RNZFri 5 Dec 2025, 3:41pm

   Police say teen accused of stealing $20,000 worth of clothing caught in the act (opens in new tab)