9 hours ago
Man suspected of seven burglaries, two car thefts and three crashes over 40 minutes
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A man is facing multiple charges - suspected of being behind seven early morning burglaries, two car thefts and three crashes over just 40 minutes.
Police said they were called to Udys Road in Pakuranga about 5.10am after someone reported a man breaking into their home and a physical confrontation.
Nobody was hurt and the man left on foot.
Police say minutes later two other reports came in also from Udys Road - one of a man trying to force their way into a home, and the other of a front door being smashed.
Another call then came just after 5.30am reporting a man forcing entry into a home on Pakuranga Road with a knife.
There was another call reporting a man kicking a door down and smashing things inside.
That person's car car keys and vehicle were stolen, with the car crashing through a gate onto Pakuranga Road and then onto Udys Road.
The car then crashed at an intersection.
Another car was stolen on Reeves Street and pursued by police, but that car crashed too causing significant damage to a fence.
A 44-year-old man was arrested after running off on foot and is due to appear in court.
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