Man arrested after medical supplies stolen from Otago rescue helicopter

Thursday 16 January 2025 · 6 outlets · 6 reports · updated Thu 16 Jan 2025, 7:45am

A 31-year-old Dunedin man has been arrested following the theft of a bag containing critical medical equipment and life-saving drugs. The items were taken from a Queenstown rescue helicopter at the North Taieri base in the early hours of 12 January. The accused faces multiple burglary charges and is due in Dunedin District Court.

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1. 1NewsThu 16 Jan 2025, 7:14am

   Arrest made after supplies stolen from Otago rescue helicopter (opens in new tab)

2. The Press via StuffThu 16 Jan 2025, 7:22am

   Man arrested after allegedly stealing ‘critical’ supplies from air ambulance (opens in new tab)

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3. RNZThu 16 Jan 2025, 7:24am

   Man arrested after medical gear stolen from ambulance helicopter (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldThu 16 Jan 2025, 7:35am

   Dunedin man allegedly stole supplies, drugs from air ambulance: 31yo also suspected of other burglaries (opens in new tab)

5. Otago Daily TimesThu 16 Jan 2025, 7:45am

   Man arrested over theft from rescue chopper (opens in new tab)

   • 'Thrilled' at arrest after theft from rescue chopper (opens in new tab) Thu 16 Jan 2025, 7:45am