Police investigate $750,000 property damage spree in Queenstown

Wednesday 23 July 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Wed 23 Jul 2025, 2:26pm

Police are investigating a series of burglaries and wilful damage on Omeara Street in Frankton. The incident, which occurred between Friday night and Saturday morning, caused an estimated $750,000 in damage across multiple properties. Authorities are appealing for anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage to come forward.

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1. The PressWed 23 Jul 2025, 12:54pm

   Police investigate $750,000 damage spree in Queenstown (opens in new tab)

2. StuffWed 23 Jul 2025, 1:04pm

   ‘In excess of $750,000’ in property damage in Queenstown incident - police (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesWed 23 Jul 2025, 1:22pm

   Appeal after $750k damage to Frankton houses (opens in new tab)

4. RNZWed 23 Jul 2025, 2:00pm

   Burglar leaves $750,000 trail of destruction in Queenstown (opens in new tab)

5. NZ HeraldWed 23 Jul 2025, 2:26pm

   Queenstown break-in spree: Burglar causes $750,000 worth of damage to homes (opens in new tab)