Waitemata Police have launched a crackdown on car thieves
Waitemata Police have launched a crackdown on car thieves
19 June 2018
The 15-week Auckland operation will see more bail checks carried out against known offenders.
Sergeant Jon Winthrop says youths between 15 and 20 years old will be heavily targeted.
He says stolen cars are often used to carry out further crimes, such as burglary and aggravated robbery.
There will also be more Police patrols in car theft hotspots.
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