Break-in causes $750,000 worth of water damage to new builds in Queenstown
Photo:
RNZ/Katie Todd
Several new homes at a Queenstown development suffered water damage during a break-in that caused
$750,000 dollars worth of damage
.
Police are appealing for information about the burglary on O'Meara Street in Frankton, which they believed happened between 8am on Friday night and 8am on Saturday morning.
RNZ understands the affected properties are new builds at the Five Mile Villas which have not been handed over to their new owners.
Commercial dehumidifiers were visible in the windows of at least eight homes on Thursday morning.
Commercial dehumidifiers were visible in the windows of at least eight homes.
Photo:
RNZ/Katie Todd
Police described the break-in as "burglary and wilful damage" but would not confirm any further details.
Detective Senior Sergeant Regan Boucher said the damage was significant and police wanted to hear from anyone in the area who had CCTV or dashcam footage.
"Initial indications suggest there has been in excess of $750,000 worth of damage during the incident," Boucher said.
"Police are making inquiries to identify and locate those responsible."
Police described the break-in as "burglary and wilful damage" but would not confirm any further details.
Photo:
RNZ/Katie Todd
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