Auckland man allegedly stole hundreds of chocolate worth more than $9000 from various supermarkets

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An Auckland man has been charged with stealing hundreds of chocolate bars worth more than $9000 from supermarkets.

Auckland city west area prevention manager Inspector Wayne Kitcher said the 35-year-old was taken into custody on the weekend and faces 21 charges, with 19 relating to various shoplifting incidents across the
city.

“This is an example of some exceptional police work, particularly by one of our intelligence officers, which led to this arrest,” Kitcher said.

“It appears this person has allegedly targeted chocolate from various supermarkets across the city.”

Kitcher said in one instance the man allegedly stole more than $3000 worth of confectionery from a Te Atatū supermarket.