An alleged chocolate thief has been chased by police through Auckland’s CDB after fleeing on foot.
Auckland Central Area Prevention Manager Inspector Dave Christoffersen said an off-duty officer recognised the man walking through the city on Wednesday night and alerted colleagues.
“The man was approached by staff and was placed under arrest, before he ran on foot,” Insp Christoffersen said.
“Unfortunately for him, our Beat Team were patrolling and chased this man on foot before arresting him on Albert Street.”
The 38-year-old man is facing three charges of shoplifting, escapes custody as well as unrelated charges. The shoplifting charges relate to the alleged theft of Whittaker’s chocolate bars that were recovered last week.
“He will be appearing in the Auckland District Court today and we are opposing his bail,” Insp Christoffersen said.