Six people, including four teenagers, have been arrested after a spate of car thefts in the Manawatū region over the past few weeks.
Police say they have recovered most of the stolen vehicles. (File image) Photo: 123rf.com
Police said there had been a recent spike in stolen vehicles and property taken from cars throughout the region, including Levin and Fielding.
In the past two weeks, 15 other people were also arrested in relation to the thefts.
Police said they had recovered most of the stolen vehicles, which included older model Subarus, Mazdas and Toyota utes.
Those arrested today include four people aged 14 to 18 and two adults.
The adults will appear in court on charges relating to outstanding warrants and breaching court bail.
The youths will appear in the Youth Court.