Man accused of stealing rescue helicopter equipment appears in court

Friday 7 February 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 7 Feb 2025, 12:45pm

A 31-year-old man appeared in Dunedin District Court following the theft of medical supplies from a Queenstown Rescue Helicopter in January. During the hearing, the defendant questioned the court's jurisdiction. He faces several burglary charges, including the theft of life-saving equipment and items from commercial burglaries.

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1. Otago Daily TimesFri 7 Feb 2025, 10:53am

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2. The Press via StuffFri 7 Feb 2025, 10:54am

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3. RNZFri 7 Feb 2025, 12:45pm

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