Youth charged after restaurant burglary in Pukete

Friday 27 June 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 27 Jun 2025, 1:00pm

A 16-year-old has been charged following a burglary at The Lookout Bar and Kitchen in Pukete. Two youths allegedly used a stolen vehicle to smash a glass door and steal approximately 35 bottles of alcohol and 17 electronic tablets. Police are currently searching for a second youth.

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1. StuffFri 27 Jun 2025, 12:17pm

   Youth charged over stealing bottles of alcohol, electronic tablets from Waikato restaurant (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 27 Jun 2025, 12:33pm

   Waikato police charge youth after restaurant burglary (opens in new tab)

3. Waikato TimesFri 27 Jun 2025, 1:00pm

   One person arrested after Pukete restaurant burglary (opens in new tab)