Man arrested after stolen car driven into Port Chalmers harbour

Friday 31 July 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 31 Jul, 7:06pm

A 28-year-old man faces multiple charges following a series of burglaries and vehicle thefts across Dunedin. The individual was arrested while allegedly breaking into a house after a stolen car was driven into the water at Back Beach. The vehicle has since been towed from the harbour.

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1. StuffFri 31 Jul, 4:00pm

   Car driven into water and a citizen’s arrest in bizarre small-town crime wave (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 31 Jul, 4:54pm

   Port Chalmers car sunk in sea, man arrested after alleged break-ins (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsFri 31 Jul, 7:06pm

   Car ditched off wharf during wide crime spree across Dunedin (opens in new tab)