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Camper allegedly stolen with man and cat inside

08.05.2026 17:05 1 min 1 source
sunlive.co.nz SPA
Camper allegedly stolen with man and cat inside
Original source: sunlive.co.nz

In Whakatāne, New Zealand, a woman allegedly stole a camper van without realizing a man and his cat were inside. The incident began around 8:50 PM on Wednesday when the suspect entered the parked vehicle and drove off despite the occupant's protests. Police tracked the camper and arrested the driver about 20 minutes later; the man and cat were unharmed. A 28-year-old woman has been charged with unlawfully taking a motor vehicle and failing to stop.

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Camper allegedly stolen with man and cat inside

08.05.2026 sunlive.co.nz SPA Original source

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