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Police seek help to identify man in shoplifting case

Police seek help to identify man in shoplifting case
Tony Skilling

Tony Skilling

4 March 2026

CrimeCrime New Plymouth
Police are appealing for help identifying a man in connection with recent shoplifting incidents in New Plymouth.

Do you recognise this man? Police are seeking the public’s help identifying the man seen in these photos, who believe he may be able to assist with an ongoing investigation into recent shoplifting incidents in New Plymouth.

If this is you, or you have any information that could assist Police, please get in touch through 105, either online or over the phone, referencing file number 260301/1853. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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