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A man has been arrested after allegedly stealing electric pianos and keyboards from Auckland University.
Senior Sergeant Dave Plunkett said the 32-year-old first broke in around 10.30pm on Monday night, loading the pianos and keyboards into a vehicle.
He then allegedly returned about 1am on Tuesday, but was spotted by a security guard.
"The offender dropped a keyboard he was carrying and fled."
Police were notified and found a vehicle of interest parked outside a hostel in Eden Terrace soon after.
"Police staff entered the hostel, located the alleged suspect, and arrested him without incident.
"He was in possession of a large amount of cash and three musical keyboards, valued at around $350 each."
The man was scheduled to appear in Auckland District Court on Tuesday, charged with 10 counts of burglary, as well as possessing methamphetamine for supply and shoplifting.