Two people arrested following alleged Kmart theft in Botany

Monday 22 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 22 Dec 2025, 11:24am

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Police arrested a man and a woman after they allegedly attempted to steal three shopping trolleys' worth of goods from Kmart Botany on Sunday morning. Approximately $400 of items were recovered after a vehicle was tracked to a Manurewa address. A south Auckland woman is due to appear in court on Christmas Eve.

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1. StuffMon 22 Dec 2025, 10:44am

   Pair arrested after Kmart theft attempt (opens in new tab)

2. RNZMon 22 Dec 2025, 11:17am

   Pair arrested after reports of stealing three full shopping trolleys from Auckland Kmart (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesMon 22 Dec 2025, 11:24am

   Pair arrested after alleged theft from Kmart (opens in new tab)