Burglar broke into Waikato home twice in five weeks, stole $15k
A recidivist burglar broke into a rural Hamilton home twice in five weeks and stole $15,000 worth of goods.
A burglar has been dealt with in court after breaking into a Waikato home twice within five weeks and stealing $15,000 worth of items. The burglar claimed he committed the break-ins because he needed money to pay for his child's headstone. The judge described the violations of the couple's home as overwhelming.
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Burglar broke into Waikato home twice in five weeks, stole $15k worth of loot
Judge says Haami Te Hore's violation of a couple's space was 'overwhelming'.
Newstalk ZB
Burglar broke into Waikato home twice in five weeks, stole $15k worth of loot
A recidivist burglar says he broke into a rural Hamilton home twice in five weeks because he needed to pay for his child’s headstone.