A man who allegedly took a $100,000 launch for a joyride from Auckland’s Westhaven Marina before returning it has been arrested by police.
Auckland City Central Prevention Manager Inspector Mark Miller said police were informed of a man attempting to steal the 48-foot launch from the pier in Westhaven shortly after 7pm yesterday.
“It appears the alleged offender has boarded the 48-foot launch on Sunday evening and stayed on it overnight, before starting it up the next morning and leaving the marina.”
He said the man then attempted to return the boat to the same spot.
“A group of people at the marina held the man until police arrived and he was placed under arrest,” Miller said.
A 33-year-old man charged with burglary is due to appear in Auckland District Court today.
Miller encouraged the public to report crimes rather than take matters into their own hands “as this can put yourself at risk”.
