On Thursday 12 June a private residence in Waller Avenue, Bucklands Beach was burgled between 9am – 5pm.
During the incident a large number of firearms and 5,000 rounds of shotgun ammunition were taken.
Firearms taken include:
"Caesar Guerini" (brand)
1 x Forum 12 gauge field gun
1 x Forum 12 gauge sporter impact
1 x Elipse Evo 20 gauge field gun and another 28 guage barrel
4 x semi automatic shotguns
"Browning" (brand)
2 x 12 gauge, 2 shot semi automatic (1966)
1 x Berretta .22 rifle semi automatic (1966)
1 x Browning 20 gauge semi automatic 5 shot shotgun
1 x Winchester Martini Actim .22 collection gun
1 x Remington 30/30 lever action collectors gun
1 x Remington 1187 Camo 12 guage semi automatic shotgun
1 x Parkerdale Safari 30-06 rifle
Initial indications are that the firearms owner had complied with appropriate storage and security measures.
“The investigation is still in its early stages however Counties Manukau Police are treating this incident as a priority” says Detective Inspector Dave Lynch.
Anyone who has information relating to this incident can call Detective Senior Sergeant Darrell Harpur on 09 261 1300 or alternatively information can be provided anonymously to the organisation Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Issued by Katherine Manaton / Communications Manager, Counties Manukau Police
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