Man caught with several bags of stolen perfume
RNZ / REECE BAKER
A man has been arrested after stolen perfume was found in his car during a routine traffic stop.
The 34-year-old was stopped in Clover Park, Auckland, and his car was searched when police realised he was a wanted man.
"Our staff have discovered several bags of stolen perfumes inside the vehicle," Counties Manukau East Area Prevention Manager Inspector Rakana Cook said.
"It's pleasing we were able to recover some of the items stolen from these businesses."
The man faces 17 charges of shoplifting and one of theft.
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