Christmas presents stolen from parked car in Auckland

Monday 22 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 22 Dec 2025, 6:37pm

An Auckland man's Christmas gifts were stolen after thieves smashed a car window on a quiet street. Police and the AA have warned the public about an increase in opportunistic holiday thefts.

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1. RNZMon 22 Dec 2025, 2:52pm

   'It was only 20 minutes outside their house' - Christmas presents stolen from car (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldMon 22 Dec 2025, 6:37pm

   Christmas gifts stolen from parked car prompts warning over holiday break-ins (opens in new tab)