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Teenagers arrested over ram raids in Hamilton

18:22 pm on 27 April 2023

Several stolen items were recovered, including vape products taken from a commercial premises on Victoria Street on 26 April (file image). Photo: 123RF

Four young people have been arrested over recent ram-raid-style burglaries in Hamilton.

Police executed search warrants at various addresses in the city today.

Four youths, aged between 14 and 18, were arrested.

Several stolen items were recovered, including vape products taken from a commercial premises on Victoria Street on 26 April.

"Staff acted with urgency, identifying the offenders believed to be involved," Detective Senior Sergeant Terri Wilson said in a statement.

The youths are due to appear in Hamilton Youth Couth on Friday morning, charged with burglary and unlawfully taking a motor vehicle.

The Waikato police tactical crime unit organised the operation.