Woman arrested after allegedly stealing $13,000 worth of goods

Friday 19 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 19 Dec 2025, 11:50am

A 22-year-old woman was arrested in Rotorua on Saturday after being found hiding in a wardrobe. Police tracked her via her vehicle following alleged retail thefts across multiple towns. She faces 24 charges related to the suspected theft of more than $13,000 in goods.

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1. 1NewsFri 19 Dec 2025, 11:29am

   Alleged shoplifter found hiding in wardrobe (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 19 Dec 2025, 11:42am

   Rotorua shoplifting suspect accused of $13k thefts found hiding in wardrobe (opens in new tab)

3. StuffFri 19 Dec 2025, 11:50am

   Serial shoplifter hides in wardrobe after stealing $13,000 worth of goods (opens in new tab)