Thousands of dollars' worth of perfume was taken from a store in The Base shopping centre.
Home / New ZealandNZ Herald1 Aug, 2026 06:18 AMQuick ReadThe Base shopping centre in Hamilton. Photo / Christine CornegeThe Base shopping centre in Hamilton. Photo / Christine CornegeFour youths have been caught after an alleged robbery at a perfume store in Hamilton this afternoon. Police were called shortly before 2pm after reports that staff at a store in The Base shopping centre were assaulted and thousands of dollars’ worth of perfume had been taken.
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Police are investigating links to other recent thefts in the Hamilton area.
Two women and one man are facing multiple charges each.
The police officer captured the alleged shoplifter after a pursuit through the mall and car park.
The three men wore hoods and held weapons as they stormed the Four Square in Cambridge.
A man and woman face a raft of violence charges after the cop and a stranger foiled raid.
Paul Whitehead, 46, quietly went about stuffing his pockets with expensive fragrances. But quick-thinking staff alerted City of…
